Koirala

Koirala Meaning & Origin

About Koirala
The surname Koirala is of Nepali origin and is predominantly found among the Khas people of Nepal. It is derived from the Sanskrit word "kula" meaning "family" and the suffix "-ala" denoting "dwelling" or "residence." Therefore, Koirala can be interpreted to mean "one who belongs to the Koiral family" or "one who resides in the Koiral household." The Koiralas are a prominent political family in Nepal, with several members having held significant positions in the country's government.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Koirala: 624
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 35945
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.21

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KRL
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
K06040
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K OW0 R AA1 L AH0
🌐 IPA
/koirala*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KRL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K640

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Koirala in Braille

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

The name Koirala in braille

How to sign the name Koirala using Sign Language

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

The name Koirala in sign language

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