Sayani

Sayani Meaning & Origin

About Sayani
The surname Sayani is of Indian origin and is commonly found among the Gujarati Muslim community. It is derived from the Persian word "sayyān" meaning "caravan leader" or "merchant." The surname likely originated from individuals who were involved in trade or led caravans, reflecting their occupation or social status. Today, individuals with the surname Sayani can be found across various countries, particularly in India, Pakistan, and East Africa, where they have migrated over time.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Sayani: 394
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 52,619
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.13

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
SN
🗽 NYSIIS
SA
🔊 Soundex
S050
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
S AH0 Y AA1 N IY0
🌐 IPA
/sayani*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('SN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S500

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Sayani in Braille

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

The name Sayani in braille

How to sign the name Sayani using Sign Language

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

The name Sayani in sign language

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