Samba

Samba Meaning & Origin

About Samba
The name "Samba" is of African origin and has multiple meanings across different cultures. In some African languages, it means "second-born" or "born on Monday." It is also associated with music and dance, particularly the lively and rhythmic Brazilian dance style known as samba. Samba represents joy, celebration, and the vibrant spirit of Brazilian culture, often characterized by energetic movements and infectious music.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Samba are male.

Samba Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has decreased by -27.27% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
SMP
🗽 NYSIIS
SANA
🔊 Soundex
S0510
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
S AA1 M B AH0
🌐 IPA
/ˈsɑmbə/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('SMP', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S510

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Samba in Braille

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

The name Samba in braille

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

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

The name Samba in sign language

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