Limaye

Limaye Meaning & Origin

About Limaye
The surname Limaye is of Indian origin and is predominantly found among the Brahmin community in the state of Maharashtra. It is derived from the Sanskrit word "lima," meaning "a boundary" or "a limit." The surname Limaye is believed to have originated as a title given to individuals who were responsible for setting boundaries or limits, such as land surveyors or administrators. Over time, it became a hereditary surname passed down through generations within the Brahmin community.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Limaye: 256
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 75,317
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.09

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Limaye 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
LM
🗽 NYSIIS
LANA
🔊 Soundex
L050
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
L AY0 M EY1
🌐 IPA
/limaye*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('LM', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
L500

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Limaye in Braille

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

The name Limaye in braille

How to sign the name Limaye using Sign Language

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

The name Limaye in sign language

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