Kalian

Kalian Meaning & Origin

About Kalian
The surname Kalian is of Armenian origin and is derived from the Armenian word "kalian," which refers to a traditional Middle Eastern water pipe used for smoking flavored tobacco. The surname likely originated as an occupational name for someone who made or sold these pipes. It is also possible that the name was given to someone who was known for using or owning a kalian. Overall, the surname Kalian is associated with the cultural and historical significance of the kalian pipe in the Armenian community.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Kalian: 120
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 139228
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Kalian 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
KLN
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
K0405
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K AE1 L IY0 AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/kalian*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KLN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K450

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Kalian in Braille

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

The name Kalian in braille

How to sign the name Kalian using Sign Language

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

The name Kalian in sign language

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