Quraishi

Quraishi Meaning & Origin

About Quraishi
The surname Quraishi is of Arabic origin and is primarily associated with the Muslim community. It is derived from the Arabic word "Quraysh," which refers to the Quraysh tribe, a prominent tribe in pre-Islamic Arabia. The Quraishi surname is often used by individuals who claim descent from the Prophet Muhammad through the lineage of the Quraysh tribe. It is a prestigious surname that signifies a connection to the Prophet and is commonly found among Muslims in various parts of the world.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Quraishi: 750
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 30,980
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.25

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KRX
🗽 NYSIIS
QGA
🔊 Soundex
Q06020
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K ER0 AA0 SH IY1
🌐 IPA
/quraishi*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KRX', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
Q620

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Quraishi in Braille

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

The name Quraishi in braille

How to sign the name Quraishi using Sign Language

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

The name Quraishi in sign language

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