Kiwala

Kiwala Meaning & Origin

About Kiwala
The surname Kiwala is of Swahili origin and is commonly found in East Africa, particularly in Tanzania and Kenya. The name Kiwala is derived from the Swahili word "kiwala" which means "a small container or basket." It is likely that the surname was originally given to individuals who were involved in the making or selling of baskets or containers. The name Kiwala reflects the cultural and occupational heritage of the people who bear this surname.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Kiwala: 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 Kiwala 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 Kiwala is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KL
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
K040
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K IH0 W AA1 L AH0
🌐 IPA
/kiwala*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K400

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Kiwala in Braille

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

The name Kiwala in braille

How to sign the name Kiwala using Sign Language

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

The name Kiwala in sign language

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