Osuji

Osuji Meaning & Origin

About Osuji
The surname Osuji is of Igbo origin and is commonly found among the Igbo people of Nigeria. The name Osuji is derived from the Igbo words "Osu" meaning "war" and "Uji" meaning "to fight" or "to struggle." Therefore, the surname Osuji can be interpreted to mean "one who fights in war" or "warrior." It is a name that signifies strength, bravery, and the ability to overcome challenges.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Osuji: 495
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 43,584
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.17

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Osuji based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
ASJ
🗽 NYSIIS
OA
🔊 Soundex
O2020
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
OW0 S UW1 JH IY0
🌐 IPA
/osuji*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('ASJ', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
O220

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Osuji in Braille

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

The name Osuji in braille

How to sign the name Osuji using Sign Language

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

The name Osuji in sign language

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