Waseem

Waseem Meaning & Origin

About Waseem
The surname Waseem is of Arabic origin and is derived from the Arabic word "wasiim," which means "handsome" or "good-looking." It is a descriptive surname often given to individuals who are considered attractive or have a pleasing appearance. The name Waseem is commonly found among Arabic-speaking communities and is also used as a given name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Waseem: 497
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 43,438
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.17

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
ASM
🗽 NYSIIS
WAN
🔊 Soundex
W0205
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
W AA1 S IY0 AH0 M
🌐 IPA
/waseem*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('ASM', 'FSM')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
W250

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Waseem in Braille

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

The name Waseem in braille

How to sign the name Waseem using Sign Language

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

The name Waseem in sign language

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