Mahajan

Mahajan Meaning & Origin

About Mahajan
The surname Mahajan is of Indian origin and is commonly found among people belonging to the Hindu and Sikh communities. It is derived from the Sanskrit word "Mahajan," which means "great person" or "respected individual." The surname Mahajan is often associated with individuals who hold influential positions in society, such as merchants, traders, or community leaders. It signifies a person of high social standing and respect within their community.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Mahajan: 1,794
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 16,130
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.61

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
MHJN
🗽 NYSIIS
MNA
🔊 Soundex
M0205
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
M AH0 HH EY1 JH AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/mahajan*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('MHJN', 'MHHN')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
M250

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Mahajan in Braille

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

The name Mahajan in braille

How to sign the name Mahajan using Sign Language

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

The name Mahajan in sign language

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