Younis

Younis Meaning & Origin

About Younis
The surname Younis is of Arabic origin and is derived from the personal name Yunus, which is the Arabic form of the biblical name Jonah. It is a patronymic surname, meaning it is based on the name of a male ancestor. The name Younis signifies "dove" in Arabic and is often associated with peace and tranquility. It is a relatively common surname among Arabic-speaking populations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Younis: 1,056
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 23,899
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.36

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Younis 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

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🗽 NYSIIS
YA
🔊 Soundex
Y0502
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
Y AH1 N IH0 S
🌐 IPA
/ˈjənɪs/
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🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
Y520

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Younis in Braille

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

The name Younis in braille

How to sign the name Younis using Sign Language

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

The name Younis in sign language

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