Banda

Banda Meaning & Origin

About Banda
The surname Banda is of African origin and is commonly found in Malawi, Zambia, and Zimbabwe. It is derived from the Bantu word "banda," which means "shelter" or "hut." The name likely originated as a descriptive or occupational surname for someone who lived in or worked with huts or shelters. It may also have been used to denote someone who provided shelter or hospitality to others.

🌍 Origin
πŸ“ Surname Length
πŸ’¬ Number of Syllables
πŸ”  Starting Letter
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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Banda: 15,055
  • Overall Popularity: 0.01%
  • Ranking: 2,409
  • Frequency per 100k people: 5.1

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
PNT
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
BA
πŸ”Š Soundex
B0530
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
B AE1 N D AH0
🌐 IPA
/ˈbΓ¦ndΙ™/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('PNT', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B530

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Banda in Braille

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

The name Banda in braille

How to sign the name Banda using Sign Language

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

The name Banda in sign language

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