Demaya

Demaya Meaning & Origin

About Demaya
The name "Demaya" is of African origin, specifically from the Tumbuka language spoken in Malawi and Zambia. It means "to build" or "to construct." This name carries a symbolic meaning of strength, resilience, and the ability to create and shape one's own destiny. It can also represent the idea of building a better future and making a positive impact on the world.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Demaya are female.

Demaya Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has decreased by -10% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
TM
🗽 NYSIIS
DANA
🔊 Soundex
D050
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
D AH0 M EY1 AH0
🌐 IPA
/demaya*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('TM', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
D500

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Demaya in Braille

Here's how to represent Demaya in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Demaya in braille

How to Spell the Name Demaya in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Demaya using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Demaya in sign language

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