Kandalaft

Kandalaft Meaning & Origin

About Kandalaft
The surname Kandalaft is of Arabic origin and is primarily found in Lebanon. It is derived from the Arabic word "kandalaf," which refers to a type of bird known as the hoopoe. The surname is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who had characteristics or behaviors resembling that of a hoopoe bird, such as its distinctive crest or its melodious voice. Over time, this nickname became a hereditary surname passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Kandalaft: 110
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 149,395
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Kandalaft based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KNTLFT
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
K05304013
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K AE1 N D AH0 L AE2 F T
🌐 IPA
/kandalaft*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KNTLFT', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K534

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Kandalaft in Braille

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

The name Kandalaft in braille

How to sign the name Kandalaft using Sign Language

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

The name Kandalaft in sign language

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