Khalsa

Khalsa Meaning & Origin

About Khalsa
The surname Khalsa is derived from the Punjabi word "Khālsā," which means "pure" or "pure one." It holds significant religious and historical importance in Sikhism. The Khalsa is a community of initiated Sikhs who have undergone a sacred ceremony called Amrit Sanchar, symbolizing their commitment to the Sikh faith and its principles. The surname Khalsa is often adopted by individuals who belong to this community, signifying their dedication to Sikhism and its values of purity, equality, and justice.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Khalsa: 1,366
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 19,716
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.46

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KLS
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
K0420
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K AA1 L S AH0
🌐 IPA
/ˈkɑlsə/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KLS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K420

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Khalsa in Braille

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

The name Khalsa in braille

How to sign the name Khalsa using Sign Language

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

The name Khalsa in sign language

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