Naidoo

Naidoo Meaning & Origin

About Naidoo
The surname Naidoo is of South Indian origin and is predominantly found among the Tamil-speaking community in South Africa. It is derived from the Tamil word "Naidu," which means "leader" or "chief." The surname Naidoo is often associated with the Vellalar caste, which historically held positions of authority and leadership in Tamil society. Today, Naidoo is a common surname among South Africans of Indian descent and represents their Tamil heritage and social status.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Naidoo: 464
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 45,959
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.16

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
NT
πŸ”Š Soundex
N030
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
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🌐 IPA
/ˈneΙͺˌdu/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('NT', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
N300

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Naidoo in Braille

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

The name Naidoo in braille

How to sign the name Naidoo using Sign Language

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

The name Naidoo in sign language

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