Semaan

Semaan Meaning & Origin

About Semaan
The surname Semaan is of Arabic origin and is commonly found among Lebanese and Syrian communities. It is derived from the Arabic word "Samaan," meaning "listener" or "hearer." The name likely originated as a nickname for someone who was known for their attentive and perceptive nature. Over time, it became a hereditary surname passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Semaan: 654
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 34574
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.22

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Semaan 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
SMN
🗽 NYSIIS
SANA
🔊 Soundex
S0505
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
S EH1 M AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/semaan*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('SMN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S550

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Semaan in Braille

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

The name Semaan in braille

How to sign the name Semaan using Sign Language

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

The name Semaan in sign language

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