Humayun

Humayun Meaning & Origin

About Humayun
The surname Humayun is of Persian origin and is derived from the Arabic word "humayun," meaning "blessed" or "fortunate." It is often used as a given name or surname in Muslim cultures, particularly in South Asia and the Middle East. The name Humayun is associated with positive qualities and is often given to express the hope for a blessed and prosperous life.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Humayun: 252
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 76,275
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.09

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Humayun 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
HMN
🗽 NYSIIS
HANA
🔊 Soundex
H0505
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
HH Y UW2 M EY1 Y UW0 N
🌐 IPA
/humayun*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('HMN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
H550

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Humayun in Braille

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

The name Humayun in braille

How to sign the name Humayun using Sign Language

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

The name Humayun in sign language

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