Jawara

Jawara Meaning & Origin

About Jawara
The surname Jawara is of West African origin, specifically from the Mandinka ethnic group. It is commonly found in Gambia, Senegal, and Guinea-Bissau. The name Jawara is derived from the Mandinka word "jara," which means "magician" or "one who possesses magical powers." It is often used as a title for traditional healers or spiritual leaders within the community. As a surname, Jawara signifies a family's connection to this esteemed role or may have been adopted by individuals who were believed to possess special abilities or knowledge.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Jawara: 323
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 62,045
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.11

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
JR
🗽 NYSIIS
JA
🔊 Soundex
J060
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
JH OW0 W AA1 R AH0
🌐 IPA
/jawara*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('JR', 'AR')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
J600

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Jawara in Braille

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

The name Jawara in braille

How to sign the name Jawara using Sign Language

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

The name Jawara in sign language

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