Bajwa

Bajwa Meaning & Origin

About Bajwa
The surname Bajwa is of Punjabi origin and is commonly found among the Sikh and Jat communities in India and Pakistan. It is derived from the Punjabi word "baj" meaning hawk or falcon, and "wa" denoting a place or a person. Therefore, the surname Bajwa can be interpreted to mean "one who belongs to or is associated with hawks or falcons." It is a surname that signifies strength, agility, and nobility, often associated with warrior or military backgrounds.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Bajwa: 1,990
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 14876
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.67

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PJ
🗽 NYSIIS
BA
🔊 Soundex
B020
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
B AA1 JH W AH0
🌐 IPA
/bajwa*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PJ', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B200

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Bajwa in Braille

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

The name Bajwa in braille

How to sign the name Bajwa using Sign Language

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

The name Bajwa in sign language

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