Nawaz

Nawaz Meaning & Origin

About Nawaz
The surname Nawaz is of Arabic origin and is commonly found among Muslims. It is derived from the Arabic word "nawwaz" which means "one who bestows favors" or "one who shows kindness." The surname Nawaz is often associated with individuals who are known for their generosity, compassion, and willingness to help others.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Nawaz: 1,208
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 21,599
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.41

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
NS
🔊 Soundex
N020
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
N AO1 W AH0 Z
🌐 IPA
/nawaz*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('NS', 'NTS')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
N200

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Nawaz in Braille

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

The name Nawaz in braille

How to sign the name Nawaz using Sign Language

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

The name Nawaz in sign language

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