Kharel

Kharel Meaning & Origin

About Kharel
The surname Kharel is of Nepali origin and is predominantly found among the Newar community of Nepal. The name Kharel is derived from the Sanskrit word "Kharal" which means "a person who grinds or crushes." It is believed that the surname Kharel was traditionally associated with the occupation of grinding or crushing grains, indicating that the ancestors of individuals with this surname were likely involved in such activities. Over time, the surname Kharel has become a hereditary family name passed down through generations, representing the ancestral occupation and heritage of the Kharel community.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Kharel: 500
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 43,206
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.17

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KRL
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
K0604
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K AA1 R AH0 L
🌐 IPA
/kharel*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KRL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K640

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Kharel in Braille

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

The name Kharel in braille

How to sign the name Kharel using Sign Language

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

The name Kharel in sign language

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