Balcha

Balcha Meaning & Origin

About Balcha
The surname Balcha is of Ethiopian origin and is commonly found among the Oromo people. It is derived from the Oromo word "balcha," which means "brave" or "courageous." The name signifies a person who is known for their bravery, strength, and fearlessness. It is a proud and honorable surname that reflects the Oromo culture and heritage.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Balcha: 141
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 122,314
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.05

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PLX
🗽 NYSIIS
BA
🔊 Soundex
B0420
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
B AE1 CH L AH0
🌐 IPA
/balcha*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PLX', 'PLK')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B420

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Balcha in Braille

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

The name Balcha in braille

How to sign the name Balcha using Sign Language

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

The name Balcha in sign language

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