Malu

Malu Meaning & Origin

About Malu
The surname Malu is of Nigerian origin and is commonly found among the Igbo people. It is derived from the Igbo word "malu" which means "to be strong" or "strength." The name Malu signifies resilience, power, and fortitude, reflecting the qualities and characteristics associated with the Igbo culture.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Malu: 133
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 128,249
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.05

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
ML
🗽 NYSIIS
MNA
🔊 Soundex
M040
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
M AE1 L UW0
🌐 IPA
/malu*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('ML', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
M400

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Malu in Braille

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

The name Malu in braille

How to sign the name Malu using Sign Language

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

The name Malu in sign language

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