Challa

Challa Meaning & Origin

About Challa
The surname Challa is of Indian origin and is predominantly found among the Telugu-speaking people of the Indian states of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. The name Challa is derived from the Sanskrit word "chala," meaning "to move" or "to go." It is believed that the surname Challa was originally used to denote someone who was a traveler or a wanderer. Over time, the name has become a hereditary surname passed down through generations, and individuals with the surname Challa can be found across various professions and social backgrounds.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Challa: 802
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 29,447
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.27

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
XL
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
C040
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
CH AE1 L AH0
🌐 IPA
/challa*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('XL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
C400

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Challa in Braille

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

The name Challa in braille

How to sign the name Challa using Sign Language

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

The name Challa in sign language

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