Akella

Akella Meaning & Origin

About Akella
The surname Akella is of Indian origin and is predominantly found among Telugu-speaking communities. It is derived from the Sanskrit word "akula," meaning "a pond" or "a lake." The surname Akella is often associated with the Kshatriya caste, which traditionally consisted of warriors and rulers. It is believed that individuals with the surname Akella may have ancestral ties to land or regions near bodies of water, or they may have been associated with the governance and protection of such areas.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Akella: 376
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 54,752
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.13

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Akella 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 Akella is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
AKL
🗽 NYSIIS
A
🔊 Soundex
A2040
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
AH0 K EH1 L AH0
🌐 IPA
/əˈkɛlə/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('AKL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
A240

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Akella in Braille

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

The name Akella in braille

How to sign the name Akella using Sign Language

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

The name Akella in sign language

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