Ramadan

Ramadan Meaning & Origin

About Ramadan
The surname Ramadan is derived from the Arabic word "Ramadan," which refers to the ninth month of the Islamic lunar calendar. It is a significant month for Muslims worldwide as it is a time of fasting, prayer, and reflection. The surname Ramadan likely originated as a name given to individuals born during this holy month or to families who had a special connection or reverence for Ramadan.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Ramadan: 1,724
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 16,630
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.58

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
RMTN
🗽 NYSIIS
RANA
🔊 Soundex
R050305
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
R AE1 M AH0 D AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/ˈrɑməˌdɑn/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('RMTN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
R535

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Ramadan in Braille

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

The name Ramadan in braille

How to sign the name Ramadan using Sign Language

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

The name Ramadan in sign language

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