Mursal

Mursal Meaning & Origin

About Mursal
The surname Mursal is of Somali origin and is derived from the Arabic word "mursal" which means "messenger" or "envoy." It is a patronymic surname, indicating that it is derived from the name of an ancestor or a respected figure in the family lineage who was known for their role as a messenger or envoy. The surname Mursal is commonly found among Somali communities and signifies a connection to the historical and cultural significance of messengers and envoys in Somali society.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Mursal: 182
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 99,378
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.06

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
MRSL
🗽 NYSIIS
MNA
🔊 Soundex
M06204
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
M ER1 S AH0 L
🌐 IPA
/mursal*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('MRSL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
M624

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Mursal in Braille

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

The name Mursal in braille

How to sign the name Mursal using Sign Language

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

The name Mursal in sign language

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