Bunay

Bunay Meaning & Origin

About Bunay
The surname Bunay is of Filipino origin and is derived from the Tagalog word "bunay," which means "to be sharp" or "to be keen." It is a descriptive surname often given to individuals who possess sharp or keen qualities, such as intelligence, wit, or astuteness. The name Bunay reflects the cultural significance of these qualities within the Filipino community.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Bunay: 212
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 87,663
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.07

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PN
🗽 NYSIIS
BA
🔊 Soundex
B050
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
B AH1 N IY0
🌐 IPA
/bunay*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B500

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Bunay in Braille

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

The name Bunay in braille

How to sign the name Bunay using Sign Language

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

The name Bunay in sign language

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