Pahlavan

Pahlavan Meaning & Origin

About Pahlavan
The surname Pahlavan is of Persian origin and is derived from the word "pahlavan" which means "hero" or "champion" in Persian. It is a title traditionally given to individuals who were skilled in martial arts or known for their bravery and strength. The surname Pahlavan is often associated with individuals who have a warrior-like spirit or are descendants of warriors.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Pahlavan: 128
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 132,206
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PLFN
🗽 NYSIIS
PA
🔊 Soundex
P040105
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
P AE1 L AH0 V AE2 N
🌐 IPA
/pahlavan*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PLFN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
P415

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Pahlavan in Braille

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

The name Pahlavan in braille

How to sign the name Pahlavan using Sign Language

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

The name Pahlavan in sign language

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