Kaimal

Kaimal Meaning & Origin

About Kaimal
The surname Kaimal is of Indian origin, specifically from the southern state of Kerala. It is predominantly found among the Malayali community, which is part of the larger Dravidian ethnic group. The name Kaimal is derived from the Malayalam word "kaimal" or "kaimalavan," which means "the one who rules" or "the one who governs." Historically, Kaimals were rulers or chieftains in the region, and the surname signifies their noble or high-ranking status. Today, individuals with the surname Kaimal can be found across various professions and walks of life.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Kaimal: 101
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 159,712
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.03

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KML
🗽 NYSIIS
CANA
🔊 Soundex
K0504
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K AY1 M AH0 L
🌐 IPA
/kaimal*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KML', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K540

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Kaimal in Braille

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

The name Kaimal in braille

How to sign the name Kaimal using Sign Language

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

The name Kaimal in sign language

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