Khin

Khin Meaning & Origin

About Khin
The surname Khin is of Burmese origin and is commonly found in Myanmar (formerly known as Burma). It is derived from the Pali word "Khinna," which means "broken" or "destroyed." The name is often associated with the Buddhist concept of impermanence and the idea that all things are subject to change and decay. It is a relatively common surname in Myanmar and is borne by individuals of various ethnic backgrounds.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Khin: 579
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 38,265
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.2

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KN
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
K050
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K IH1 N
🌐 IPA
/khin*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K500

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Khin in Braille

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

The name Khin in braille

How to sign the name Khin using Sign Language

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

The name Khin in sign language

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