Ghattas

Ghattas Meaning & Origin

About Ghattas
The surname Ghattas is of Arabic origin and is commonly found among Christians in the Middle East, particularly in Egypt and Lebanon. It is derived from the Arabic word "ghattas" which means "pilgrim" or "one who performs the Hajj pilgrimage to Mecca." The surname Ghattas is often associated with individuals who have a Christian background and may have ancestral ties to the Coptic Orthodox Church or other Christian denominations in the region.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Ghattas: 709
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 32,438
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.24

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

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KTS
🗽 NYSIIS
GA
🔊 Soundex
G0302
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
G AA1 T AH2 S
🌐 IPA
/ˈgɑˌtəs/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KTS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
G320

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Ghattas in Braille

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

The name Ghattas in braille

How to sign the name Ghattas using Sign Language

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

The name Ghattas in sign language

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