Hamwi

Hamwi Meaning & Origin

About Hamwi
The surname Hamwi is of Arabic origin and is primarily found in Syria and Lebanon. It is derived from the Arabic word "hamwi," which means "sweet" or "pleasant." The name likely originated as a nickname for someone with a sweet or pleasant disposition. Over time, it became a hereditary surname passed down through generations. Today, individuals with the surname Hamwi can be found across the world, particularly in countries with significant Syrian and Lebanese diaspora communities.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Hamwi: 129
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 131,379
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
HM
🗽 NYSIIS
HANA
🔊 Soundex
H050
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
HH AE1 M W IY0
🌐 IPA
/hamwi*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('HM', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
H500

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Hamwi in Braille

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

The name Hamwi in braille

How to sign the name Hamwi using Sign Language

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

The name Hamwi in sign language

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