Numan

Numan Meaning & Origin

About Numan
The surname Numan is of Arabic origin and has multiple meanings. It is derived from the Arabic word "numan" which means "blessing" or "favor." It can also be associated with the Arabic word "nouman" which means "pleasant" or "delightful." The surname Numan is often used as a given name in Arabic-speaking countries and is associated with positive qualities and blessings.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Numan: 360
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 56,710
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.12

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
NMN
🗽 NYSIIS
NANA
🔊 Soundex
N0505
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
N UW1 M AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/numan*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('NMN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
N550

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Numan in Braille

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

The name Numan in braille

How to sign the name Numan using Sign Language

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

The name Numan in sign language

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