Moallem

Moallem Meaning & Origin

About Moallem
The surname Moallem is of Arabic origin and is derived from the word "moallem" which means "teacher" or "instructor" in Arabic. It is a common surname among people of Arab and Persian descent. The name likely originated as an occupational surname, indicating that the bearer of the name was involved in teaching or education. Today, individuals with the surname Moallem can be found in various parts of the world, particularly in countries with Arab and Persian communities.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Moallem: 113
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 146,201
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
MLM
🗽 NYSIIS
MNAN
🔊 Soundex
M0405
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
M OW0 L EY1 M AH0
🌐 IPA
/moallem*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('MLM', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
M450

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Moallem in Braille

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

The name Moallem in braille

How to sign the name Moallem using Sign Language

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

The name Moallem in sign language

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