Jha

Jha Meaning & Origin

About Jha
The surname Jha is of Indian origin and is commonly found among people of the Brahmin caste in the Indian subcontinent. It is derived from the Sanskrit word "Jha," which means "to shine" or "to conquer." The surname Jha is associated with individuals who traditionally held positions of authority and knowledge, such as scholars, priests, and teachers.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Jha: 1,513
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 18317
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.51

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
J
🗽 NYSIIS
JA
🔊 Soundex
J000
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
JH AA1
🌐 IPA
/ʤɑ/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('J', 'A')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
J000

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Jha in Braille

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

The name Jha in braille

How to sign the name Jha using Sign Language

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

The name Jha in sign language

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