Al-Ghanami Surname
Approximately 7 people bear this surname
Al-Ghanami Surname User-submission:
Al-Ghanami is a surname mostly found in the Sultanate of Oman. It is derived from the Arabic word ghaneema, which means 'spoils of war'. Hence, this family name has connotations of victory and triumph.
Al-Ghanami Surname Distribution Map
| Place | Incidence | Frequency | Rank in Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oman | 4 | 1:921,993 | 7,313 |
| Bahrain | 1 | 1:1,348,608 | 10,432 |
| Saudi Arabia | 1 | 1:30,855,817 | 63,028 |
| United States | 1 | 1:362,458,933 | 1,988,048 |
Al-Ghanami Surname Meaning
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Al-Ghanami is a surname mostly found in the Sultanate of Oman. It is derived from the Arabic word ghaneema, which means 'spoils of war'. Hence, this family name has connotations of victory and triumph.
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Where Does The Last Name Al-Ghanami Come From? nationality or country of origin
The last name Al-Ghanami occurs in Oman more than any other country or territory. It can be rendered as:. For other possible spellings of this last name click here.
How Common Is The Last Name Al-Ghanami? popularity and diffusion
Al-Ghanami is the 7,117,718th most frequent surname world-wide It is held by around 1 in 1,041,077,988 people. The last name occurs mostly in Asia, where 86 percent of Al-Ghanami are found; 86 percent are found in West Asia and 86 percent are found in Arabian Peninsula.
It is most frequently held in Oman, where it is borne by 4 people, or 1 in 921,993. Besides Oman Al-Ghanami occurs in 3 countries. It also occurs in Bahrain, where 14 percent are found and Saudi Arabia, where 14 percent are found.
Phonetically Similar Names
| Surname | Similarity | Worldwide Incidence | Prevalency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Al-Ghanaami | 95 | 10 | / |
| Al-Ghannami | 95 | 8 | / |
| Al-Ghanemi | 90 | 17 | / |
| Al Ghanami | 90 | 1 | / |
| Al Ghannami | 86 | 156 | / |
| Al Ghanaimi | 86 | 1 | / |
| Al-Ghonaimi | 86 | 1 | / |
| Al-Ganamy | 84 | 1 | / |
| Al Ghanemi | 80 | 3 | / |
| Al-Ganname | 80 | 1 | / |
| Al Ghenaimi | 76 | 2 | / |
| Al-Ghonamey | 76 | 1 | / |
| Al Ghannameh | 73 | 3 | / |
| Al-Ghonemy | 70 | 1 | / |
| Al Ghonaimey | 64 | 1 | / |
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