Mekala

Mekala Meaning & Origin

About Mekala
The surname Mekala is of Indian origin and is predominantly found in the Telugu-speaking regions of India. It is derived from the Sanskrit word "mekhalā," which refers to a type of waistband or girdle worn traditionally by women. The surname Mekala is often associated with the Kshatriya caste, which is one of the four main castes in Hindu society. It is likely that individuals with this surname have ancestral ties to the Kshatriya community and may have historically held positions of power or belonged to the warrior class.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Mekala: 226
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 83226
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.08

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

Pronunciation

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

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Mekala in Braille

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

The name Mekala in braille

How to sign the name Mekala using Sign Language

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

The name Mekala in sign language

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