Kyi

Kyi Meaning & Origin

About Kyi
The surname Kyi is of Burmese origin and is derived from the Pali word "Kya," meaning "victory" or "conqueror." It is a common surname in Myanmar (formerly Burma) and is often associated with individuals who are determined, ambitious, and have a strong desire to succeed.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Kyi: 724
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 31,873
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.25

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
K
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
K000
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K IY1
🌐 IPA
/ˈkeɪˈwaɪˈaɪ/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('K', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K000

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Kyi in Braille

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

The name Kyi in braille

How to sign the name Kyi using Sign Language

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

The name Kyi in sign language

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