Banaag

Banaag Meaning & Origin

About Banaag
The surname Banaag is of Filipino origin and is derived from the Tagalog word "banaag," which means "first light" or "dawn." It symbolizes the beginning of a new day and is often associated with hope, optimism, and enlightenment. The surname Banaag may have been given to individuals or families who were seen as bringers of light or those who possessed qualities associated with the dawn, such as being bright, radiant, or influential.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Banaag: 470
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 45495
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.16

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Banaag based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PNK
🗽 NYSIIS
BA
🔊 Soundex
B0502
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
B AE1 N AH0 G
🌐 IPA
/banaag*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PNK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B520

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Banaag in Braille

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

The name Banaag in braille

How to sign the name Banaag using Sign Language

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

The name Banaag in sign language

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