Nehme

Nehme Meaning & Origin

About Nehme
The surname Nehme is of Arabic origin and is derived from the Arabic word "nahm," meaning "blessing" or "favor." It is a patronymic surname, indicating that it is derived from the name of an ancestor. The surname Nehme is commonly found among Lebanese and Syrian families and is often associated with individuals who are believed to bring blessings or good fortune to their families.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Nehme: 647
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 34,878
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.22

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
NM
🗽 NYSIIS
NANA
🔊 Soundex
N050
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
N EH1 M
🌐 IPA
/nehme*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('NM', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
N500

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Nehme in Braille

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

The name Nehme in braille

How to sign the name Nehme using Sign Language

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

The name Nehme in sign language

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