Kahala

Kahala Meaning & Origin

About Kahala
The surname Kahala is of Hawaiian origin and is derived from the word "kahala," which means "to fish" in the Hawaiian language. It is a toponymic surname, indicating that it was originally given to someone who lived near or was associated with a fishing spot or a place known for its abundance of fish. The name Kahala carries a connection to the sea and fishing, reflecting the importance of these activities in Hawaiian culture and history.

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📏 Surname Length
💬 Number of Syllables
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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Kahala: 199
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 92358
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.07

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KHL
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
K040
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K AH0 HH AA1 L AH0
🌐 IPA
/kahala*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KHL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K400

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Kahala in Braille

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

The name Kahala in braille

How to sign the name Kahala using Sign Language

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

The name Kahala in sign language

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