Baka

Baka Meaning & Origin

About Baka
The surname Baka is of Hungarian origin and has multiple meanings. In Hungarian, "baka" can refer to a young male animal, particularly a young bull or ram. It can also mean "fool" or "idiot" in a derogatory sense. Additionally, "baka" is a common surname in various other cultures, such as in Nigeria, where it is derived from the Yoruba language and means "firstborn" or "elder sibling." The specific meaning of the surname Baka would depend on the cultural context and origin of the individual bearing the name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Baka: 568
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 38850
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.19

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PK
🗽 NYSIIS
BA
🔊 Soundex
B020
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
B AA1 K AH0
🌐 IPA
/ˈbɑkə/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B200

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Baka in Braille

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

The name Baka in braille

How to sign the name Baka using Sign Language

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

The name Baka in sign language

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