Kafle

Kafle Meaning & Origin

About Kafle
The surname Kafle is of Nepali origin and is predominantly found among the Brahmin and Chhetri communities in Nepal. The name is derived from the Sanskrit word "Kapila," which means "tawny" or "reddish-brown." It is believed to have originated from the Kapilvastu region in Nepal, which was historically associated with the Shakya clan, to which Gautama Buddha belonged. The surname Kafle signifies a connection to this region and its historical significance.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Kafle: 223
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 84136
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.08

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KFL
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
K0140
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K AE1 F AH0 L
🌐 IPA
/kafle*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KFL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K140

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Kafle in Braille

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

The name Kafle in braille

How to sign the name Kafle using Sign Language

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

The name Kafle in sign language

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