Ghawi

Ghawi Meaning & Origin

About Ghawi
The surname Ghawi is of Arabic origin and is primarily found in the Middle East. It is derived from the Arabic word "ghaww" which means "to wander" or "to roam." As a surname, Ghawi is often associated with a nomadic or wandering lifestyle, suggesting that the original bearers of the name may have been travelers or people who moved frequently.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Ghawi: 108
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 151,532
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
K
🗽 NYSIIS
GA
🔊 Soundex
G000
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
G AA1 W IY0
🌐 IPA
/ghawi*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('K', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
G000

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Ghawi in Braille

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

The name Ghawi in braille

How to sign the name Ghawi using Sign Language

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

The name Ghawi in sign language

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