Chhay

Chhay Meaning & Origin

About Chhay
The surname Chhay is of Cambodian origin and is derived from the Khmer word "chhay," which means "shadow" or "shade." It is a relatively common surname in Cambodia and is often associated with individuals who have a calm and reserved nature. The name may also symbolize the idea of protection or shelter, as shadows provide relief from the sun's heat.

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📏 Surname Length
💬 Number of Syllables
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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Chhay: 1,170
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 22113
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.4

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
K
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
C000
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
SH EY1
🌐 IPA
/chhay*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('K', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
C000

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Chhay in Braille

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

The name Chhay in braille

How to sign the name Chhay using Sign Language

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

The name Chhay in sign language

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