Topeka

Topeka Meaning & Origin

About Topeka
The name "Topeka" is of Native American origin and is derived from the Kansa tribe's word "Tó Ppí Kˀé," which translates to "a good place to dig potatoes" or "a good place to grow potatoes." It refers to the fertile soil and agricultural potential of the region, which is now the capital city of Kansas, United States.

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Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Topeka are female.

Topeka Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 28.57% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
TPK
🗽 NYSIIS
TA
🔊 Soundex
T01020
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
T AH0 P IY1 K AH0
🌐 IPA
/təˈpikɑ/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('TPK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
T120

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How to write the name Topeka in Braille

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

The name Topeka in braille

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

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

The name Topeka in sign language

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