What does Diwan mean?
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Princeton's WordNet
divan, diwannoun
a Muslim council of state
divan, diwannoun
a collection of Persian or Arabic poems (usually by one author)
divan, diwannoun
a Muslim council chamber or law court
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diwan
A diwan has several meanings depending on the context, but generally, it can be: 1. A collection of Persian, Arabic, or Urdu poetry. 2. In the context of architecture and furnishing, it refers to a type of couch similar to a daybed or a piece of covered raised floor used for sitting. 3. In political terms, it is a council chamber or a government department in some Islamic countries. 4. It can also refer to a finance and revenue department or office, especially throughout the Ottoman Empire and Mughal Empires. The meaning of diwan will typically be clear based on the context in which it is used.
Surnames Frequency by Census Records
DIWAN
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Diwan is ranked #63524 in terms of the most common surnames in America.
The Diwan surname appeared 314 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 would have the surname Diwan.
82.8% or 260 total occurrences were Asian.
7.9% or 25 total occurrences were White.
3.1% or 10 total occurrences were of two or more races.
2.5% or 8 total occurrences were of Hispanic origin.
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Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of Diwan in Chaldean Numerology is: 8
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of Diwan in Pythagorean Numerology is: 6
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