Lashkari

Lashkari Meaning & Origin

About Lashkari
The surname Lashkari is of Persian origin and is derived from the word "lashkar," which means "army" or "military" in Persian. It is a surname commonly found among people of Iranian and Afghan descent. The name Lashkari likely originated as a title or occupational name for individuals who were associated with the military or had a military background. Today, it serves as a reminder of the ancestral connection to military service or affiliation.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Lashkari: 134
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 127,494
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.05

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Lashkari 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
LXKR
🗽 NYSIIS
LASA
🔊 Soundex
L0202060
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
L AA0 SH K AA1 R IY0
🌐 IPA
/lashkari*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('LXKR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
L260

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Lashkari in Braille

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

The name Lashkari in braille

How to sign the name Lashkari using Sign Language

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

The name Lashkari in sign language

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