Dwarika

Dwarika Meaning & Origin

About Dwarika
The surname Dwarika is of Indian origin and is derived from the Sanskrit word "dvaraka," meaning "gateway" or "doorway." It is often associated with Lord Krishna, who is believed to have resided in the city of Dwaraka. The surname Dwarika is commonly found among people of Indian descent, particularly those with ancestral ties to the region of Gujarat.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Dwarika: 143
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 120,901
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.05

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
TRK
🗽 NYSIIS
DA
🔊 Soundex
D06020
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
D W ER0 IH1 K AH0
🌐 IPA
/dwarika*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('TRK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
D620

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Dwarika in Braille

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

The name Dwarika in braille

How to sign the name Dwarika using Sign Language

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

The name Dwarika in sign language

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