Dalvi

Dalvi Meaning & Origin

About Dalvi
The surname Dalvi is of Indian origin and is primarily found among the Marathi-speaking people of Maharashtra. It is derived from the Sanskrit word "dalvi," which means "one who guards" or "one who protects." The surname is associated with the Maratha community and is often used as a title for military leaders or warriors. It signifies bravery, valor, and a sense of protection, reflecting the historical significance of the Maratha warriors in Indian history.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Dalvi: 292
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 67,519
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.1

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
TLF
🗽 NYSIIS
DA
🔊 Soundex
D0410
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
D AA1 L V IY0
🌐 IPA
/dalvi*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('TLF', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
D410

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Dalvi in Braille

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

The name Dalvi in braille

How to sign the name Dalvi using Sign Language

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

The name Dalvi in sign language

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