Najar

Najar Meaning & Origin

About Najar
The surname Najar is of Arabic origin and is commonly found among Muslim communities. It is derived from the Arabic word "najjar," which means "carpenter" or "woodworker." The name likely originated as an occupational surname, indicating that the bearer of the name was involved in carpentry or woodworking. Over time, the surname Najar has spread to various regions and is now found in different parts of the world, often carried by individuals of Arab or Muslim descent.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Najar: 3,296
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 9,821
  • Frequency per 100k people: 1.12

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Najar based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
NJR
🔊 Soundex
N0206
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
N AA0 Y AA1 R
🌐 IPA
/nɑˈjɑr/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('NJR', 'NHR')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
N260

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Najar in Braille

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

The name Najar in braille

How to sign the name Najar using Sign Language

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

The name Najar in sign language

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