Narad

Narad Meaning & Origin

About Narad
The surname Narad is of Indian origin and is derived from the Sanskrit word "Narada," which means "messenger" or "messenger of the gods." It is a significant surname in Hindu mythology, as Narada is a revered sage and divine musician known for his ability to travel between different realms and deliver messages. The surname Narad is often associated with individuals who are believed to possess qualities such as wisdom, knowledge, and communication skills.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Narad: 100
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 160,975
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.03

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
NRT
🔊 Soundex
N0603
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
N AA1 R AE0 D
🌐 IPA
/narad*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('NRT', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
N630

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Narad in Braille

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

The name Narad in braille

How to sign the name Narad using Sign Language

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

The name Narad in sign language

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