Arabic surname meaning? (re-post)
Sorry for re-posting, but I think this got lost...
I am considering using a certain surname in a story, and I'm aware that meaning in names can be important in Middle Eastern culture.
My question is, what does the surname "el-Akouri" mean, and if a person versed in Arabic heard this name, where would they believe this person likely to be from?
I am considering using a certain surname in a story, and I'm aware that meaning in names can be important in Middle Eastern culture.
My question is, what does the surname "el-Akouri" mean, and if a person versed in Arabic heard this name, where would they believe this person likely to be from?
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I don't think your post was overlooked - if no-one answers then usually no-one knows. You might want to try the message board at our surnames site (www.surnames.behindthename.com) or actively seek out an Arabic names site.
:-)
♦ Chrisell ♦
All we have to decide is what to do with the time that is given us. - J.R.R. Tolkien.
:-)
All we have to decide is what to do with the time that is given us. - J.R.R. Tolkien.
I don't see a separate site or board for surnames. It looks like the exact same site.
The link did something strange . . .
Try *this* link: http://surnames.behindthename.com/ (I just tested it and it worked. It'll take you to a site that is very similar to this one except that the colour scheme is green).
♦ Chrisell ♦
All we have to decide is what to do with the time that is given us. - J.R.R. Tolkien.
Try *this* link: http://surnames.behindthename.com/ (I just tested it and it worked. It'll take you to a site that is very similar to this one except that the colour scheme is green).
All we have to decide is what to do with the time that is given us. - J.R.R. Tolkien.
This message was edited 3/18/2005, 10:03 PM
Thank you! Heading over there now...