Hodan

Hodan Meaning & Origin

About Hodan
The surname Hodan is of Somali origin and is derived from the Arabic word "hudaan," meaning "guidance" or "right path." It is a name often given to girls and is associated with positive qualities such as wisdom, knowledge, and guidance. The surname Hodan signifies a family or individual who values guidance and strives to lead a righteous and enlightened life.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Hodan: 150
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 116201
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.05

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
HTN
🗽 NYSIIS
HA
🔊 Soundex
H0305
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
HH OW1 D AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/hodan*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('HTN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
H350

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Hodan in Braille

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

The name Hodan in braille

How to sign the name Hodan using Sign Language

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

The name Hodan in sign language

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