Kalantari

Kalantari Meaning & Origin

About Kalantari
The surname Kalantari is of Persian origin and is derived from the word "kalantar," which means "village headman" or "mayor" in Persian. It is an occupational surname that was traditionally given to individuals who held positions of authority in their communities. The name signifies a person who was responsible for governing and managing the affairs of a village or town, making decisions, and resolving disputes. Today, individuals with the surname Kalantari may have ancestral ties to these positions of leadership and may carry on the legacy of their forefathers.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Kalantari: 198
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 92,719
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.07

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KLNTR
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
K04053060
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K AA0 L AA0 N T AA1 R IY0
🌐 IPA
/kalantari*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KLNTR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K453

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Kalantari in Braille

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

The name Kalantari in braille

How to sign the name Kalantari using Sign Language

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

The name Kalantari in sign language

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