Momoh

Momoh Meaning & Origin

About Momoh
The surname Momoh is of West African origin, particularly associated with the Edo and Yoruba people of Nigeria. It is derived from the given name Momodu, which means "I have brought a child" in the Edo language. The name is often given to a child born after a period of infertility or to celebrate the birth of a long-awaited child. It signifies joy, gratitude, and the fulfillment of a desire for parenthood.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Momoh: 416
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 50,275
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.14

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
MM
🗽 NYSIIS
MNANA
🔊 Soundex
M050
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
M AA1 M OW0
🌐 IPA
/momoh*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('MM', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
M500

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Momoh in Braille

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

The name Momoh in braille

How to sign the name Momoh using Sign Language

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

The name Momoh in sign language

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