Dodda

Dodda Meaning & Origin

About Dodda
The surname Dodda is of Indian origin and is predominantly found in the southern regions of India, particularly in the state of Karnataka. It is derived from the Kannada word "dodda," which means "big" or "large." As a surname, Dodda is often used to denote a person's ancestral or familial connection to a place or community known for its size or prominence. It can also be associated with individuals who possess physical or metaphorical qualities of being big or influential.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Dodda: 144
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 120,187
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.05

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
TT
🗽 NYSIIS
DA
🔊 Soundex
D030
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
D AA1 D AH0
🌐 IPA
/dodda*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('TT', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
D300

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Dodda in Braille

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

The name Dodda in braille

How to sign the name Dodda using Sign Language

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

The name Dodda in sign language

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