Hirsi

Hirsi Meaning & Origin

About Hirsi
The surname Hirsi is of Somali origin and is commonly found among the Somali people. It is derived from the Arabic word "hirs" which means "lion." In Somali culture, the lion is considered a symbol of strength, courage, and leadership. Therefore, the surname Hirsi is often associated with these qualities and may indicate a family or individual with a strong and courageous character.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Hirsi: 405
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 51,396
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.14

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
HRS
🗽 NYSIIS
HA
🔊 Soundex
H0620
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
HH ER1 S IY0
🌐 IPA
/hirsi*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('HRS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
H620

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Hirsi in Braille

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

The name Hirsi in braille

How to sign the name Hirsi using Sign Language

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

The name Hirsi in sign language

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