Kotagiri

Kotagiri Meaning & Origin

About Kotagiri
The surname Kotagiri is of Indian origin and is predominantly found among the Telugu-speaking people of the southern Indian states. The name is derived from the combination of two words: "kota," meaning fort, and "giri," meaning hill. Therefore, the surname Kotagiri can be interpreted to mean "one who belongs to the fort on the hill." It is likely that the surname originated from individuals who lived near or were associated with a fort situated on a hill.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Kotagiri: 104
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 156,044
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Kotagiri 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
KTJR
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
K0302060
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K OW0 T AA0 JH IH1 R IY0
🌐 IPA
/kotagiri*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KTJR', 'KTKR')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K326

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Kotagiri in Braille

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

The name Kotagiri in braille

How to sign the name Kotagiri using Sign Language

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

The name Kotagiri in sign language

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