Olayan

Olayan Meaning & Origin

About Olayan
The surname Olayan is of Arabic origin and is commonly found in Saudi Arabia. It is derived from the Arabic word "al-‘Ulayyān," which means "the high" or "the exalted." The name Olayan signifies a person or family that is esteemed, respected, or holds a high position in society. It is often associated with individuals who have achieved success, prominence, or influence in their respective fields.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Olayan: 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 Olayan 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 Olayan is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
ALN
🗽 NYSIIS
OA
🔊 Soundex
O405
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
OW0 L AY1 AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/oʊˈlaɪən/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('ALN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
O450

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Olayan in Braille

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

The name Olayan in braille

How to sign the name Olayan using Sign Language

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

The name Olayan in sign language

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