Mbugua

Mbugua Meaning & Origin

About Mbugua
The surname Mbugua is of Kenyan origin and is commonly found among the Kikuyu people. It is derived from the Kikuyu word "mbũgũa," which means "a person who is always happy" or "a person who brings joy." The name reflects the cultural significance of happiness and joy within the Kikuyu community, and individuals with this surname are believed to possess a cheerful and optimistic nature.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Mbugua: 578
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 38,332
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.2

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
MPK
🗽 NYSIIS
MNA
🔊 Soundex
M1020
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
M AH0 B UW1 G AH0
🌐 IPA
/mbugua*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('MPK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
M120

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Mbugua in Braille

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

The name Mbugua in braille

How to sign the name Mbugua using Sign Language

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

The name Mbugua in sign language

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