Kajani

Kajani Meaning & Origin

About Kajani
The surname Kajani is of Finnish origin and is derived from the Finnish word "kajaani," which refers to a type of bird known as the gull. The name is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who had characteristics or behaviors similar to a gull, such as being graceful or having a keen eye. Over time, the name became a hereditary surname passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Kajani: 124
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 135593
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KJN
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
K02050
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K AH0 JH AA1 N IY0
🌐 IPA
/kajani*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KJN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K250

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Kajani in Braille

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

The name Kajani in braille

How to sign the name Kajani using Sign Language

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

The name Kajani in sign language

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