Khant

Khant Meaning & Origin

About Khant
The surname Khant is of Burmese origin and is derived from the word "khanda," which means "sword" in the Burmese language. It is a common surname among the Bamar ethnic group in Myanmar (Burma). The name Khant is often associated with bravery, strength, and warrior-like qualities, reflecting the historical significance of swords in Burmese culture.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Khant: 112
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 147,253
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KNT
🗽 NYSIIS
C
🔊 Soundex
K053
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K AE1 N T
🌐 IPA
/khant*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KNT', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K530

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Khant in Braille

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

The name Khant in braille

How to sign the name Khant using Sign Language

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

The name Khant in sign language

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