Yaniv

Yaniv Meaning & Origin

About Yaniv
The surname Yaniv is of Hebrew origin and is derived from the Hebrew word "yaniv," meaning "he will prosper" or "he will bear fruit." It is a patronymic surname, indicating that it was originally used to identify the descendants of a man named Yaniv. The name Yaniv suggests a positive and prosperous future, reflecting the hopes and aspirations of the family or individual who bears this surname.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Yaniv: 103
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 157,234
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.03

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
ANF
🗽 NYSIIS
YA
🔊 Soundex
Y0501
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
Y AE1 N IH0 V
🌐 IPA
/yaniv*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('ANF', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
Y510

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Yaniv in Braille

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

The name Yaniv in braille

How to sign the name Yaniv using Sign Language

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

The name Yaniv in sign language

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