Kudwa

Kudwa Meaning & Origin

About Kudwa
The surname Kudwa is of Indian origin and is predominantly found among the Konkani-speaking communities of the western coastal region of India. The name is derived from the Sanskrit word "kudva," which means "priest" or "religious scholar." Individuals with the surname Kudwa are often associated with religious or scholarly professions, reflecting their ancestral connection to these roles within their community.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Kudwa: 108
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 151,532
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KT
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
K030
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K AH1 D W AH0
🌐 IPA
/kudwa*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KT', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K300

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Kudwa in Braille

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

The name Kudwa in braille

How to sign the name Kudwa using Sign Language

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

The name Kudwa in sign language

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