Kahanu

Kahanu Meaning & Origin

About Kahanu
The surname Kahanu is of Hawaiian origin and is derived from the elements "ka," meaning "the," and "hanu," meaning "breath" or "life." It is a descriptive surname that is often associated with individuals who possess a strong life force or vitality. The name Kahanu may also be linked to the natural world, symbolizing the breath of life that sustains all living things.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Kahanu: 150
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 116,201
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.05

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KHN
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
K050
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K AH0 HH AA1 N UW0
🌐 IPA
/kahanu*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KHN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K500

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Kahanu in Braille

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

The name Kahanu in braille

How to sign the name Kahanu using Sign Language

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

The name Kahanu in sign language

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