Saini

Saini Meaning & Origin

About Saini
The surname Saini is of Indian origin and is primarily associated with the Punjabi community. It is derived from the Sanskrit word "shreshthi," meaning "chief" or "headman." Sainis traditionally held positions of authority and leadership in their communities, often serving as village headmen or administrators. Today, the surname Saini is found among various castes and communities in India, and individuals bearing this surname can be found in different professions and walks of life.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Saini: 3,711
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 8,828
  • Frequency per 100k people: 1.26

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
SN
🗽 NYSIIS
SA
🔊 Soundex
S050
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
S EY1 N IY0
🌐 IPA
/saini*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('SN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S500

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Saini in Braille

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

The name Saini in braille

How to sign the name Saini using Sign Language

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

The name Saini in sign language

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