Naidu

Naidu Meaning & Origin

About Naidu
The surname Naidu is primarily found among the Telugu-speaking communities of India, particularly in the state of Andhra Pradesh. It is derived from the title "Nayaka" or "Nayudu," which means "leader" or "ruler" in Telugu. Historically, the Naidus were a prominent land-owning and warrior caste, often serving as local chieftains or administrators. Today, the surname Naidu is commonly used as a title of respect for people belonging to various communities and castes in Andhra Pradesh, and it is also adopted as a surname by many Telugu-speaking individuals.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Naidu: 1,513
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 18,317
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.51

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
NT
🔊 Soundex
N030
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
N EY1 D UW0
🌐 IPA
/naidu*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('NT', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
N300

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Naidu in Braille

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

The name Naidu in braille

How to sign the name Naidu using Sign Language

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

The name Naidu in sign language

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