Naga

Naga Meaning & Origin

About Naga
The surname Naga is of Japanese origin and has multiple meanings. It can refer to someone who lived near a long, narrow piece of land or a river, as "naga" means "long" or "extended" in Japanese. Additionally, it can be derived from the word "naga" meaning "dragon" in Sanskrit, suggesting a connection to mythical creatures or symbolizing strength and power. The exact meaning of the surname Naga may vary depending on the cultural context and individual family history.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Naga: 145
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 119508
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.05

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
NK
🔊 Soundex
N020
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
N AA1 G AH0
🌐 IPA
/naga*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('NK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
N200

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Naga in Braille

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

The name Naga in braille

How to sign the name Naga using Sign Language

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

The name Naga in sign language

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