Saran

Saran Meaning & Origin

About Saran
The surname Saran is of Indian origin and is derived from the Sanskrit word "saraṇa," meaning "refuge" or "shelter." It is often associated with the Hindu and Sikh communities. The name Saran may have been given to individuals who were considered to be a source of protection or a safe haven for others. It can also be a variant of the surname Sarin, which is derived from the Sanskrit word "saraṇi," meaning "river" or "stream."

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Saran: 621
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 36,099
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.21

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
SRN
🗽 NYSIIS
SA
🔊 Soundex
S0605
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
S ER0 AE1 N
🌐 IPA
/səræn/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('SRN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S650

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Saran in Braille

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

The name Saran in braille

How to sign the name Saran using Sign Language

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

The name Saran in sign language

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