Maalin

Maalin Meaning & Origin

About Maalin
The surname Maalin is of Somali origin and is derived from the Somali word "maalim," which means "teacher" or "master." It is a patronymic surname, indicating that it is based on the name of an ancestor who was known for being a teacher or a respected figure in the community. The surname Maalin signifies a lineage associated with education and knowledge.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Maalin: 123
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 136,449
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
MLN
🗽 NYSIIS
MNA
🔊 Soundex
M0405
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
M AA1 L IH0 N
🌐 IPA
/maalin*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('MLN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
M450

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Maalin in Braille

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

The name Maalin in braille

How to sign the name Maalin using Sign Language

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

The name Maalin in sign language

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