Mortazavi

Mortazavi Meaning & Origin

About Mortazavi
The surname Mortazavi is of Persian origin and is derived from the Arabic word "Murtaza," meaning "chosen" or "preferred." It is a common surname among Iranians and is often associated with individuals who are descendants of the Prophet Muhammad through his daughter Fatimah and her husband Ali. The name Mortazavi signifies a familial connection to the Prophet and is considered an honorable and respected surname within the Iranian culture.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Mortazavi: 440
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 48,060
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.15

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
MRTSF
🗽 NYSIIS
MNASA
🔊 Soundex
M06302010
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
M AO0 R T AA0 Z AA1 V IY0
🌐 IPA
/mortazavi*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('MRTSF', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
M632

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Mortazavi in Braille

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

The name Mortazavi in braille

How to sign the name Mortazavi using Sign Language

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

The name Mortazavi in sign language

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