Alka

Alka Meaning & Origin

About Alka
The surname Alka is of Arabic origin and has multiple meanings. It is derived from the Arabic word "alka" which means "the cup" or "the glass." It can also be associated with the Arabic word "alka" which means "the eagle." Additionally, Alka can be a variant of the name Al-Kaabi, which is a common surname in the Arab world. Overall, the surname Alka is associated with concepts of strength, beauty, and nobility.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Alka: 190
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 95,955
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.06

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
ALK
🗽 NYSIIS
A
🔊 Soundex
A420
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
AE1 L K AH0
🌐 IPA
/ˈælkə/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('ALK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
A420

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Alka in Braille

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

The name Alka in braille

How to sign the name Alka using Sign Language

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

The name Alka in sign language

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