Bumba

Bumba Meaning & Origin

About Bumba
The surname Bumba is of African origin and is commonly found in the Democratic Republic of Congo. It is derived from the Bantu language and is believed to have several possible meanings. One interpretation suggests that Bumba means "creator" or "god" in some Bantu dialects, reflecting a connection to spirituality or divine origins. Another interpretation suggests that Bumba may refer to a specific ethnic group or clan within the Bantu community. Overall, the meaning of the surname Bumba is closely tied to African culture and may vary depending on regional and linguistic contexts.

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📏 Surname Length
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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Bumba: 137
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 125282
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.05

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PMP
🗽 NYSIIS
BANA
🔊 Soundex
B0510
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
B AH1 M B AH0
🌐 IPA
/bumba*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PMP', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B510

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Bumba in Braille

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

The name Bumba in braille

How to sign the name Bumba using Sign Language

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

The name Bumba in sign language

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