Sanusi

Sanusi Meaning & Origin

About Sanusi
The surname Sanusi is of Arabic origin and is commonly found among Muslims, particularly in Nigeria and other parts of West Africa. It is derived from the Arabic word "sanus" which means "one who is gentle" or "one who is kind-hearted." The surname Sanusi is often associated with individuals who possess qualities of kindness, gentleness, and compassion.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Sanusi: 335
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 60,196
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.11

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
SNS
🗽 NYSIIS
SA
🔊 Soundex
S05020
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
S AA0 N UW1 S IY0
🌐 IPA
/sanusi*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('SNS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S520

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Sanusi in Braille

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

The name Sanusi in braille

How to sign the name Sanusi using Sign Language

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

The name Sanusi in sign language

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