Khamis

Khamis Meaning & Origin

About Khamis
The surname Khamis is of Arabic origin and is derived from the Arabic word "khamis," meaning "Thursday." It is a patronymic surname, indicating that it is derived from the name of an ancestor. In some cases, it may also be a given name, particularly in regions where the Arabic naming tradition is followed. The surname Khamis is commonly found among Arabic-speaking populations and individuals with ancestry from the Arab world.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Khamis: 745
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 31,150
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.25

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KMS
🗽 NYSIIS
CANA
🔊 Soundex
K0502
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K AA1 M IY0 Z
🌐 IPA
/khamis*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KMS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K520

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Khamis in Braille

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

The name Khamis in braille

How to sign the name Khamis using Sign Language

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

The name Khamis in sign language

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