Acharya

Acharya Meaning & Origin

About Acharya
The surname Acharya is of Indian origin and is derived from the Sanskrit word "acharya," which means "teacher" or "spiritual leader." It is a title given to individuals who are highly knowledgeable and respected in their field, particularly in the realms of religion, philosophy, or education. The surname Acharya signifies a person's role as a learned scholar or a revered guide, often associated with imparting wisdom and leading others on a spiritual or intellectual path.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Acharya is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Acharya: 2,575
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 12,101
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.87

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Acharya based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
AXR
🗽 NYSIIS
A
🔊 Soundex
A2060
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
AA0 CH ER0 IY1 AH0
🌐 IPA
/acharya*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('AXR', 'AKR')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
A260

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Acharya in Braille

Here's how to represent Acharya in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Acharya in braille

How to sign the name Acharya using Sign Language

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

The name Acharya in sign language

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