Zaw

Zaw Meaning & Origin

About Zaw
The surname Zaw is of Burmese origin and is derived from the Burmese word "zaw" which means "gold." It is a common surname in Myanmar and is often used as a given name as well. The name Zaw is associated with qualities such as wealth, prosperity, and preciousness, reflecting the significance of gold in Burmese culture.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Zaw: 459
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 46404
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.16

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
S
🗽 NYSIIS
ZSA
🔊 Soundex
Z000
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
Z AO1
🌐 IPA
/zaw*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('S', 'SF')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
Z000

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Zaw in Braille

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

The name Zaw in braille

How to sign the name Zaw using Sign Language

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

The name Zaw in sign language

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