Nazir

Nazir Meaning & Origin

About Nazir
The surname Nazir is of Arabic origin and is derived from the Arabic word "nazir" which means "observer" or "supervisor." It is often used as a title for someone who is appointed to oversee or monitor a specific task or duty. As a surname, Nazir is commonly found among Muslims, particularly those of Arab, Pakistani, and Indian descent. It signifies a family's connection to a person who held a position of authority or responsibility in their community.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Nazir: 992
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 25,037
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.34

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

Pronunciation

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NASA
🔊 Soundex
N0206
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
N AA0 T S IY1 ER0
🌐 IPA
/nazir*/
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('NSR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
N260

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Nazir in Braille

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

The name Nazir in braille

How to sign the name Nazir using Sign Language

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

The name Nazir in sign language

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