Eshun

Eshun Meaning & Origin

About Eshun
The surname Eshun is of Akan origin and is predominantly found among the Akan people of Ghana. It is derived from the Akan word "eshun," which means "elephant." In Akan culture, the elephant is considered a symbol of strength, power, and wisdom. Therefore, the surname Eshun is often associated with these qualities and may have been given to individuals who were believed to possess or exhibit such characteristics.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Eshun: 283
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 69,392
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.1

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
AXN
🗽 NYSIIS
EA
🔊 Soundex
E205
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
EH1 SH AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/eshun*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('AXN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
E250

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Eshun in Braille

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

The name Eshun in braille

How to sign the name Eshun using Sign Language

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

The name Eshun in sign language

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