Bahl

Bahl Meaning & Origin

About Bahl
The surname Bahl is of Indian origin and is commonly found among Punjabi communities. It is derived from the Sanskrit word "Bahu," meaning "arm" or "strength." The surname Bahl is often associated with the Kshatriya (warrior) caste and signifies strength, power, and valor. It is a surname that reflects the historical and cultural heritage of the Punjabi region in India.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Bahl: 1,871
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 15615
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.63

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PL
🗽 NYSIIS
BA
🔊 Soundex
B040
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
B AA1 L
🌐 IPA
/bɑl/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B400

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Bahl in Braille

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

The name Bahl in braille

How to sign the name Bahl using Sign Language

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

The name Bahl in sign language

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