Namazi

Namazi Meaning & Origin

About Namazi
The surname Namazi is of Persian origin and is derived from the word "Namaz," which means prayer in Persian. It is a common surname among Muslims, particularly in Iran and other Persian-speaking regions. The name likely originated from an ancestor who was known for their devoutness or involvement in religious activities, such as leading prayers or being a religious scholar. The surname Namazi signifies a connection to the Islamic faith and reflects the importance of prayer and spirituality within the family or community.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Namazi: 145
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 119,508
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.05

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
NMS
🗽 NYSIIS
NANASA
🔊 Soundex
N05020
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
N AA0 M AA1 Z IY0
🌐 IPA
/namazi*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('NMS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
N520

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Namazi in Braille

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

The name Namazi in braille

How to sign the name Namazi using Sign Language

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

The name Namazi in sign language

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