Kahawai

Kahawai Meaning & Origin

About Kahawai
The surname Kahawai is of Māori origin and is derived from the Māori word "kahawai," which means "sea trout" or "grayling." It is a common surname among the Māori people of New Zealand and is often associated with individuals who have a connection to the sea or fishing. The name may also symbolize qualities such as strength, adaptability, and resilience, which are often associated with the fish itself.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Kahawai: 122
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 137,327
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KH
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
K000
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K AA2 HH AA0 W AA1
🌐 IPA
/kahawai*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KH', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K000

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Kahawai in Braille

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

The name Kahawai in braille

How to sign the name Kahawai using Sign Language

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

The name Kahawai in sign language

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