Kamaiya

Kamaiya Meaning & Origin

About Kamaiya
The name "Kamaiya" is of Nepali origin and is traditionally given to girls. It is derived from the Nepali word "kamaiya," which means "bonded laborer" or "indentured servant." Historically, Kamaiyas were individuals who were trapped in a system of bonded labor in Nepal, where they were forced to work for landlords without pay or under extremely exploitative conditions. The name "Kamaiya" serves as a reminder of the struggles faced by these individuals and their fight for freedom and justice.

🌍 Origin
📏 Name Length
💬 Number of Syllables
🔠 Starting Letter
Discover Your Ancestry with 23andMe Logo

Discover Your Ancestry with 23andMe

Explore your ancestry and health insights with exclusive savings.

Save 15%-60% this holiday season

Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Kamaiya are female.

Kamaiya Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 40% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KM
🗽 NYSIIS
CANA
🔊 Soundex
K050
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K AA2 M AH0 Y AA1
🌐 IPA
/kamaiya*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KM', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K500

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Kamaiya in Braille

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

The name Kamaiya in braille

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

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

The name Kamaiya in sign language

Numerology