Elem

Elem Meaning & Origin

About Elem
The surname Elem is of Nigerian origin and is derived from the Yoruba language. It is a variant of the name Alimi, which means "one who is born to protect" or "one who is born to defend." The name Elem is often associated with individuals who possess strong leadership qualities and are known for their protective nature.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Elem: 525
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 41,426
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.18

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
ALM
🗽 NYSIIS
EAN
🔊 Soundex
E405
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
EH1 L AH0 M
🌐 IPA
/elem*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('ALM', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
E450

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Elem in Braille

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

The name Elem in braille

How to sign the name Elem using Sign Language

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

The name Elem in sign language

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