Ekanem

Ekanem Meaning & Origin

About Ekanem
The surname Ekanem is of Nigerian origin and is commonly found among the Efik and Ibibio ethnic groups in southeastern Nigeria. The name Ekanem is derived from the Efik/Ibibio language and means "let me not miss my way" or "let me not be lost." It is believed to be a prayerful name, expressing the desire for guidance and protection in life's journey.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Ekanem: 295
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 66,931
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.1

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Ekanem 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 Ekanem is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
AKNM
🗽 NYSIIS
EAN
🔊 Soundex
E20505
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
EH1 K AH0 N IH0 M
🌐 IPA
/ekanem*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('AKNM', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
E255

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Ekanem in Braille

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

The name Ekanem in braille

How to sign the name Ekanem using Sign Language

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

The name Ekanem in sign language

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