Kamba

Kamba Meaning & Origin

About Kamba
The surname Kamba is of Bantu origin and is primarily found in Eastern and Southern Africa. It is derived from the word "kamba" which means "to tie" or "to bind" in several Bantu languages. The name is often associated with the Kamba people of Kenya, who are known for their skill in weaving and basketry. It is likely that the surname Kamba was originally given to individuals who were skilled in these crafts or had a connection to the Kamba community.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Kamba: 183
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 98982
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.06

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KMP
🗽 NYSIIS
CANA
🔊 Soundex
K0510
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K AA1 M B AH0
🌐 IPA
/kamba*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KMP', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K510

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Kamba in Braille

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

The name Kamba in braille

How to sign the name Kamba using Sign Language

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

The name Kamba in sign language

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