Kama

Kama Meaning & Origin

About Kama
The surname Kama is of multiple origins and meanings. In some cases, it is derived from the Sanskrit word "kama," which means "desire" or "love" in Hindu philosophy. It can also be a variant of the Hebrew name "Kahan," meaning "priest" or "religious leader." Additionally, Kama can be a Finnish surname derived from the word "kama," which refers to a traditional Finnish dish. The specific meaning of the surname Kama would depend on its cultural and linguistic origins.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Kama: 541
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 40,432
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.18

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KM
🗽 NYSIIS
CANA
🔊 Soundex
K050
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K AA1 M AH0
🌐 IPA
/ˈkɑmə/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KM', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K500

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Kama in Braille

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

The name Kama in braille

How to sign the name Kama using Sign Language

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

The name Kama in sign language

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