Saghian

Saghian Meaning & Origin

About Saghian
The surname Saghian is of Persian origin and is derived from the Persian word "sāgh," meaning "dog." It is a common surname among the Iranian Jewish community and is believed to have been used as a nickname for individuals who had a connection or affinity with dogs. The name may also have been given to those who exhibited qualities associated with dogs, such as loyalty or protectiveness.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Saghian: 122
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 137,327
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Saghian 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
SKN
🗽 NYSIIS
SA
🔊 Soundex
S0205
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
S AE1 G IY0 AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/saghian*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('SKN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S250

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Saghian in Braille

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

The name Saghian in braille

How to sign the name Saghian using Sign Language

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

The name Saghian in sign language

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