Mamou

Mamou Meaning & Origin

About Mamou
The surname Mamou is of Arabic origin and is commonly found in North Africa, particularly in Algeria. It is derived from the Arabic word "mamū" which means "protected" or "safe." The name likely originated as a descriptive or honorary surname, indicating someone who was considered to be a protector or guardian. It may have been given to individuals who held positions of authority or were known for their ability to provide safety and security to others.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Mamou: 178
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 101,247
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.06

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
MM
🗽 NYSIIS
MNANA
🔊 Soundex
M050
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
M AE1 M UW0
🌐 IPA
/mamou*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('MM', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
M500

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Mamou in Braille

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

The name Mamou in braille

How to sign the name Mamou using Sign Language

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

The name Mamou in sign language

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