Macala

Macala Meaning & Origin

About Macala
The surname Macala is of Filipino origin and is derived from the Tagalog word "kala," which means "to think" or "to imagine." It is a descriptive surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who was known for their imaginative or thoughtful nature. The name Macala signifies a person who possesses a creative and contemplative mind.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Macala: 117
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 142,108
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
MKL
🗽 NYSIIS
MNA
🔊 Soundex
M02040
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
M AH0 K AA1 L AH0
🌐 IPA
/macala*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('MKL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
M240

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Macala in Braille

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

The name Macala in braille

How to sign the name Macala using Sign Language

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

The name Macala in sign language

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