Manansala

Manansala Meaning & Origin

About Manansala
The surname Manansala is of Filipino origin and is derived from the Tagalog word "manananggal," which refers to a mythical creature in Philippine folklore. The name Manansala is associated with the supernatural creature known for its ability to detach its upper body from its lower half and fly at night to prey on humans. As a surname, Manansala may have been given to individuals who were believed to possess qualities or characteristics associated with the mythical creature, such as being cunning or mysterious.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Manansala: 1,391
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 19,425
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.47

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
MNNSL
🗽 NYSIIS
MNA
🔊 Soundex
M05052040
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
M AE2 N AH0 N S AA1 L AH0
🌐 IPA
/manansala*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('MNNSL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
M552

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Manansala in Braille

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

The name Manansala in braille

How to sign the name Manansala using Sign Language

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

The name Manansala in sign language

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