Moalim

Moalim Meaning & Origin

About Moalim
The surname Moalim is of Somali origin and is derived from the Arabic word "mu'allim," meaning "teacher" or "instructor." It is a title given to individuals who are respected and knowledgeable in their community, often referring to religious scholars or educators. The surname Moalim signifies a person's association with teaching, learning, and imparting knowledge.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Moalim: 148
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 117,480
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.05

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
MLM
🗽 NYSIIS
MNAN
🔊 Soundex
M0405
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
M OW1 L AH0 M
🌐 IPA
/moalim*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('MLM', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
M450

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Moalim in Braille

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

The name Moalim in braille

How to sign the name Moalim using Sign Language

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

The name Moalim in sign language

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