Chhun

Chhun Meaning & Origin

About Chhun
The surname Chhun is of Cambodian origin and is derived from the Khmer word "chhun," which means "to be born" or "to be alive." It is a relatively common surname in Cambodia and is often used as a given name as well. The name Chhun signifies the importance of life and birth, reflecting the cultural significance of family and ancestry in Cambodian society.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Chhun is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Chhun: 812
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 29,171
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.28

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Chhun based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

Ranking information for the surname Chhun is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KN
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
C050
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
CH AH1 N
🌐 IPA
/chhun*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
C500

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Chhun in Braille

Here's how to represent Chhun in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Chhun in braille

How to sign the name Chhun using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Chhun using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Chhun in sign language

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