Ajala

Ajala Meaning & Origin

About Ajala
The surname Ajala is of Yoruba origin and is commonly found among the Yoruba people of Nigeria. It is derived from the Yoruba word "aja" meaning "antelope" and the suffix "la" which signifies "to possess" or "to have." Therefore, the surname Ajala can be interpreted to mean "one who possesses or has the characteristics of an antelope." It is likely that individuals with this surname may have ancestral connections to the Yoruba people or have a family history associated with the qualities attributed to the antelope in Yoruba culture, such as gracefulness, agility, or strength.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Ajala: 309
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 64,388
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.1

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

Ranking information for the surname Ajala is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
AJL
🗽 NYSIIS
A
🔊 Soundex
A2040
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
AA0 Y AA1 L AH0
🌐 IPA
/ajala*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('AJL', 'AHL')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
A240

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Ajala in Braille

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

The name Ajala in braille

How to sign the name Ajala using Sign Language

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

The name Ajala in sign language

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