Elaghel Surname
Approximately 4,268 people bear this surname
Elaghel Surname User-submission:
It is a Libyan surname, which means 'the sane' or 'the rational' in standard Arabic, written العاقل. In the Libyan dialect, however, it implies the qualities of a that 'sane' person, which shifts the meaning to 'the calm' or 'the obedient'.
Read More About This SurnameElaghel Surname Distribution Map
| Place | Incidence | Frequency | Rank in Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| Libya | 4,258 | 1:1,466 | 418 |
| Mauritania | 9 | 1:454,985 | 17,374 |
| England | 1 | 1:55,718,059 | 489,080 |
Elaghel Surname Meaning
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It is a Libyan surname, which means 'the sane' or 'the rational' in standard Arabic, written العاقل. In the Libyan dialect, however, it implies the qualities of a that 'sane' person, which shifts the meaning to 'the calm' or 'the obedient'.
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Where Does The Last Name Elaghel Come From? nationality or country of origin
The last name Elaghel (Hassaniya-Arabic: ﺍﻟﻌﺎﻗﻞ) occurs in Libya more than any other country or territory. It may also appear as:. For other possible spellings of this name click here.
How Common Is The Last Name Elaghel? popularity and diffusion
Elaghel is the 109,072nd most frequently held family name worldwide, held by approximately 1 in 1,707,485 people. The surname is predominantly found in Africa, where 100 percent of Elaghel live; 100 percent live in North Africa and 100 percent live in Arabic North Africa.
The last name is most frequently used in Libya, where it is held by 4,258 people, or 1 in 1,466. Outside of Libya this last name is found in 2 countries. It also occurs in Mauritania, where 0 percent reside and England, where 0 percent reside.
Phonetically Similar Names
| Surname | Similarity | Worldwide Incidence | Prevalency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elaaghel | 93 | 6 | / |
| Elaghell | 93 | 1 | / |
| Elagel | 92 | 24 | / |
| Elaghil | 86 | 23 | / |
| Gelagel | 86 | 20 | / |
| Elageel | 86 | 1 | / |
| Elagael | 86 | 1 | / |
| Elgoghel | 80 | 7 | / |
| Elgaghil | 80 | 6 | / |
| Elaiguel | 80 | 1 | / |
| Elagil | 77 | 5 | / |
| Elagül | 77 | 2 | / |
| Yolagel | 71 | 16 | / |
| Gelagil | 71 | 5 | / |
| Gilagel | 71 | 3 | / |
| Elhagil | 71 | 2 | / |
| Islagel | 71 | 1 | / |
| Gelyagil | 67 | 11 | / |
| Elogueil | 67 | 4 | / |
| Elgoghail | 63 | 3 | / |
| Ilagil | 62 | 13 | / |
| Elogil | 62 | 1 | / |
| Elogail | 57 | 1,190 | / |
| Illagil | 57 | 4 | / |
| Ilagile | 57 | 2 | / |
| Gilyagl | 57 | 2 | / |
| Islahgül | 53 | 4 | / |
| Islaguil | 53 | 1 | / |
| Ilaguile | 53 | 1 | / |
| Illagile | 53 | 1 | / |
| Illlaguil | 50 | 1 | / |
Elaghel Name Transliterations
| Transliteration | ICU Latin | Percentage of Incidence |
|---|---|---|
| Elaghel in the Hassaniya-Arabic language | ||
| ﺍﻟﻌﺎﻗﻞ | alaql | - |
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