Gender: Unisex
Origin: African
Meaning: Named after the Red Sea
Pronunciation: uh-REE-tree-uh, əˈriːtreə, EH R IH T R IY AH
Popularity Rank: #110,639
Derived from the Latin name for the Red Sea, Mare Erythraeum. It was adopted as the name for the country Eritrea when it gained independence in 1993.
The name Eritrea is of African origin and means Named after the Red Sea, symbolizing strength and independence.. It is often used as a Unisex name and is mostly used as a Last Name.
Eritrea is commonly found in Netherlands, Sudan, Palestine, and 23 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: uh-REE-tree-uh
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): əˈriːtreə
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: EH R IH T R IY AH
EH: Pronounce as in "red" (R EH D)
R: Pronounce as in "red" (R EH D)
IH: Pronounce as in "sit" (S IH T)
T: Pronounce as in "top" (T AA P)
R: Pronounce as in "red" (R EH D)
IY: Pronounce as in "see" (S IY)
AH: Pronounce as in "but" (B AH T)
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At NamesLook, the name Eritrea is recorded 208 times globally, ranking it as the 110,639th most common name worldwide.
Eritrea is most prevalent in Netherlands, with 27 occurrences, making it the 11,224th most popular name in the country.
In Netherlands, the name Eritrea is found among 1 in every 14052 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | #11,224 | 1 : 14,052 |
| Sudan | #23,034 | 1 : 53,756 |
| Palestine | #10,824 | 1 : 14,434 |
| United States of America | #53,190 | 1 : 86,148 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Eritrea from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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