Naputi

Naputi Meaning & Origin

About Naputi
The surname Naputi is of Chamorro origin and is predominantly found in the Mariana Islands, particularly in Guam. It is derived from the Chamorro word "naputi," which means "white" or "light-skinned." The surname likely originated as a descriptive term to identify individuals with fair or light complexions. Over time, it became a hereditary surname passed down through generations, representing the ancestral lineage of those with the Naputi name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Naputi: 389
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 53,204
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.13

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
NPT
🔊 Soundex
N01030
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
N AA0 P UW1 T IY0
🌐 IPA
/naputi*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('NPT', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
N130

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Naputi in Braille

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

The name Naputi in braille

How to sign the name Naputi using Sign Language

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

The name Naputi in sign language

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