Lingam

Lingam Meaning & Origin

About Lingam
The surname Lingam is of Tamil origin and is predominantly found among the Tamil-speaking communities in South India and Sri Lanka. Lingam is derived from the Sanskrit word "linga," which refers to the phallic symbol representing Lord Shiva in Hinduism. The Lingam surname is often associated with individuals belonging to the Shaiva sect of Hinduism and is considered a sacred and revered name within the community.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Lingam: 255
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 75,564
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.09

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
LNKM
🗽 NYSIIS
LAN
🔊 Soundex
L05205
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
L IH1 NG G AH0 M
🌐 IPA
/lingam*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('LNKM', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
L525

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Lingam in Braille

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

The name Lingam in braille

How to sign the name Lingam using Sign Language

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

The name Lingam in sign language

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