Dahal

Dahal Meaning & Origin

About Dahal
The surname Dahal is of Nepali origin and is predominantly found among the Chhetri and Brahmin communities in Nepal. It is derived from the Sanskrit word "dahal" which means "blazing" or "burning." The surname Dahal is often associated with bravery, courage, and strength, reflecting the historical significance of the warrior class in Nepali society.

🌍 Origin
📏 Surname Length
💬 Number of Syllables
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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Dahal: 1,297
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 20468
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.44

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
THL
🗽 NYSIIS
DA
🔊 Soundex
D040
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
D AA1 HH AH0 L
🌐 IPA
/dahal*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('THL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
D400

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Dahal in Braille

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

The name Dahal in braille

How to sign the name Dahal using Sign Language

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

The name Dahal in sign language

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