Mallya

Mallya Meaning & Origin

About Mallya
The surname Mallya is of Indian origin and is primarily found among the Bunt community in the coastal regions of Karnataka, India. The name is derived from the Sanskrit word "malla," meaning wrestler or warrior. It is believed that the Mallya surname was traditionally associated with individuals who were skilled in martial arts or had a warrior background. Over time, the surname has become more widely used and is now associated with various professions and social groups within the Bunt community.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Mallya: 193
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 94730
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.07

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Mallya 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
ML
🗽 NYSIIS
MNA
🔊 Soundex
M040
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
M AA1 L Y AH0
🌐 IPA
/mallya*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('ML', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
M400

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Mallya in Braille

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

The name Mallya in braille

How to sign the name Mallya using Sign Language

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

The name Mallya in sign language

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