Konteh

Konteh Meaning & Origin

About Konteh
The surname Konteh is of West African origin, specifically from the Mandinka ethnic group. It is commonly found in countries such as Gambia, Senegal, and Guinea-Bissau. The name Konteh is derived from the Mandinka word "konte," which means "warrior" or "fighter." Therefore, the surname Konteh is often associated with bravery, strength, and a warrior spirit within the Mandinka culture.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Konteh: 160
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 110,286
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.05

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Konteh based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KNT
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
K0530
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K AA1 N T EH2
🌐 IPA
/konteh*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KNT', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K530

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Konteh in Braille

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

The name Konteh in braille

How to sign the name Konteh using Sign Language

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

The name Konteh in sign language

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