Bahu

Bahu Meaning & Origin

About Bahu
The surname Bahu is of Arabic origin and is commonly found in the Indian subcontinent. It is derived from the Arabic word "bahu" which means "arm" or "shoulder." The surname Bahu is often associated with the Muslim community and is believed to have been used as a title or epithet for someone who possessed strength or power. It may have been given to individuals who were known for their physical prowess or leadership qualities.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Bahu: 146
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 118853
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.05

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PH
🗽 NYSIIS
BA
🔊 Soundex
B000
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
B AA1 HH UW2
🌐 IPA
/bahu*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PH', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B000

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Bahu in Braille

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

The name Bahu in braille

How to sign the name Bahu using Sign Language

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

The name Bahu in sign language

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