Yunus

Yunus Meaning & Origin

About Yunus
The surname Yunus is of Arabic origin and is derived from the name of the prophet Jonah in Islamic tradition. It is a patronymic surname, meaning it is formed by adding the suffix "-us" to the given name Yunus. The name Yunus itself is derived from the Hebrew name Yonah, meaning "dove." The surname Yunus is commonly found among Muslim populations, particularly in the Middle East and South Asia, and signifies a familial connection to the prophet Jonah.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Yunus: 304
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 65,244
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.1

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Yunus 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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ANS
🗽 NYSIIS
YA
🔊 Soundex
Y0502
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
Y UW1 N AH0 S
🌐 IPA
/yunus*/
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('ANS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
Y520

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Yunus in Braille

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

The name Yunus in braille

How to sign the name Yunus using Sign Language

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

The name Yunus in sign language

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