Waked

Waked Meaning & Origin

About Waked
The surname Waked is of Arabic origin and is commonly found in Lebanon and other Arab countries. It is derived from the Arabic word "wakid," which means "trustworthy" or "reliable." The name likely originated as a nickname for someone who was known for their trustworthiness or dependability. Over time, it became a hereditary surname passed down through generations. Today, individuals with the surname Waked can be found across the world, particularly in regions with Lebanese or Arab diaspora communities.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Waked: 140
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 123,064
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.05

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
AKT
🗽 NYSIIS
WA
🔊 Soundex
W0203
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
W EY1 K T
🌐 IPA
/waked*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('AKT', 'FKT')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
W230

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Waked in Braille

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

The name Waked in braille

How to sign the name Waked using Sign Language

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

The name Waked in sign language

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