Limbu

Limbu Meaning & Origin

About Limbu
The surname Limbu is of Nepali origin and is predominantly found among the Limbu ethnic group of Nepal. The Limbus are an indigenous community with a distinct language and culture. The surname Limbu signifies belonging to or being a member of the Limbu community, and it is commonly used to identify individuals with Limbu ancestry.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Limbu: 153
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 114,424
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.05

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
LMP
🗽 NYSIIS
LANA
🔊 Soundex
L0510
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
L IH1 M B AH0
🌐 IPA
/limbu*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('LMP', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
L510

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Limbu in Braille

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

The name Limbu in braille

How to sign the name Limbu using Sign Language

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

The name Limbu in sign language

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