How Do You Spell CHERIAN?

Pronunciation: [t͡ʃˈi͡əɹɪən] (IPA)

Cherian is an Indian name with the spelling pronounced as ˈtʃɛrɪən. The IPA phonetic transcription shows the breakdown of the sounds in the word. The stress is on the second syllable "ri". The "ch" sound is pronounced like "tch" in "catch". The "e" in the first syllable is pronounced like "e" in "bed". The "r" sound is pronounced as a tapped "r". The "i" in the second syllable is pronounced like "ee" in "meet". The "a" is pronounced as "uh" in "up" and the "n" with the sound of "n" in "new".

Etymology of CHERIAN

The etymology of the word "Cherian" can be traced back to the Hebrew name "Yochanan" or "Yehochanan". "Yochanan" means "God is gracious" or "Yahweh is gracious" in Hebrew. Over time, this name has been transliterated and adapted into various forms in different languages and cultures. In some regions, "Yochanan" eventually evolved into the name "John", while in others, it became "Johann" or "Han".

In the context of the word "Cherian", it is commonly used as a surname among people of Syrian Christian (St. Thomas Christians) descent from Kerala, a state in southern India. It is believed that "Cherian" originated from the Christian community's historical connection to St. Thomas the Apostle, who is said to have established Christianity in India during the first century AD.

Similar spelling words for CHERIAN

• chiarini,
• chorine,
• charina,
• chernow,
• charronia,
• cheramie,
• cherney,
• Charron,
• chorion,
• cherne,
• chroma,
• charm,
• churn,
• cherimoya,
• charon,
• charney.