Banaga

Banaga Meaning & Origin

About Banaga
The surname Banaga is of Filipino origin and is derived from the Tagalog word "banaga," which means "to meet" or "to encounter." It is a relatively uncommon surname and is typically found among Filipino families. The name Banaga may have been given to individuals or families who were known for their encounters or meetings with others, or it could have been a name given to commemorate a significant meeting or encounter in their family history.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Banaga: 452
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 47,006
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.15

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PNK
🗽 NYSIIS
BA
🔊 Soundex
B05020
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
B AA0 N AA1 G AH0
🌐 IPA
/banaga*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PNK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B520

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Banaga in Braille

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

The name Banaga in braille

How to sign the name Banaga using Sign Language

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

The name Banaga in sign language

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