Abo-Elnaga Surname

692,305th
Most Common
surname in the World

Approximately 427 people bear this surname

Most prevalent in:
Egypt
Highest density in:
Egypt

Abo-Elnaga Surname User-submission:

Abu-El-Naga means 'the survivor'. Abu means 'father of' in Arabic. This is commonly used as an element in a kunya, which is a type of Arabic nickname. The element is combined with the name of one of the bearer's children (usually the eldest son).

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Abo-Elnaga Surname Distribution Map

PlaceIncidenceFrequencyRank in Area
Egypt4271:215,30615,336

Abo-Elnaga Surname Meaning

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Abu-El-Naga means 'the survivor'. Abu means 'father of' in Arabic. This is commonly used as an element in a kunya, which is a type of Arabic nickname. The element is combined with the name of one of the bearer's children (usually the eldest son). In some cases the kunya is figurative, not referring to an actual child, as in this case. El is the definite article, 'the' and naga means 'survival'.

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