Bempah

Bempah Meaning & Origin

About Bempah
The surname Bempah is of Akan origin and is predominantly found among the Akan people of Ghana. It is derived from the Akan word "bempa," which means "helper" or "assistant." The name Bempah is often given to individuals who are believed to possess qualities of support, aid, or assistance. It signifies a person who is helpful, reliable, and dependable in their interactions with others.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Bempah: 109
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 150,452
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PMP
🗽 NYSIIS
BANA
🔊 Soundex
B0510
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
B EH1 M P AH0
🌐 IPA
/bempah*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PMP', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B510

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Bempah in Braille

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

The name Bempah in braille

How to sign the name Bempah using Sign Language

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

The name Bempah in sign language

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