Kalu

Kalu Meaning & Origin

About Kalu
The surname Kalu is of Igbo origin and is commonly found among the Igbo people of Nigeria. It is derived from the Igbo word "kalu" which means "youth" or "young one." The surname Kalu is often given to a child born on a market day, as market days are considered significant in Igbo culture. It can also be a given name, reflecting the hope and expectation for a prosperous and successful future for the individual.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Kalu: 670
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 33,941
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.23

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KL
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
K040
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K AE1 L UW0
🌐 IPA
/kalu*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K400

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Kalu in Braille

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

The name Kalu in braille

How to sign the name Kalu using Sign Language

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

The name Kalu in sign language

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