Kandala

Kandala Meaning & Origin

About Kandala
The surname Kandala is of Indian origin and is predominantly found among the Telugu-speaking people of the Indian states of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. The exact meaning of the surname is not widely known, but it is believed to be derived from the word "kandala," which refers to a type of musical instrument or a musical caste in the Telugu community. The surname Kandala is often associated with individuals who have a musical background or belong to the Kandala community.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Kandala: 167
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 106,570
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.06

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KNTL
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
K053040
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K AE1 N D AH0 L AH0
🌐 IPA
/kandala*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KNTL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K534

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Kandala in Braille

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

The name Kandala in braille

How to sign the name Kandala using Sign Language

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

The name Kandala in sign language

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