Linga

Linga Meaning & Origin

About Linga
The surname Linga is of Indian origin and is predominantly found in the Telugu-speaking regions of India. It is derived from the Sanskrit word "linga," which refers to the phallic symbol representing Lord Shiva in Hindu mythology. The Linga surname is often associated with people belonging to the Lingayat community, a religious sect in South India. The name Linga signifies devotion to Lord Shiva and is considered sacred among the Lingayats.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Linga: 127
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 133,048
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
LNK
🗽 NYSIIS
LA
🔊 Soundex
L0520
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
L IH1 NG G AH0
🌐 IPA
/linga*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('LNK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
L520

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Linga in Braille

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

The name Linga in braille

How to sign the name Linga using Sign Language

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

The name Linga in sign language

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