Ndirangu

Ndirangu Meaning & Origin

About Ndirangu
The surname Ndirangu is of Kikuyu origin and is commonly found among the Kikuyu people of Kenya. It is derived from the Kikuyu word "ndirangu," which means "one who is always happy" or "one who is always smiling." Therefore, the surname Ndirangu is often associated with individuals who are cheerful, optimistic, and have a positive outlook on life.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Ndirangu: 134
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 127,494
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.05

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
NTRNK
🔊 Soundex
N3060520
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
N IH0 D AO1 R NG
🌐 IPA
/ndirangu*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('NTRNK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
N365

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Ndirangu in Braille

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

The name Ndirangu in braille

How to sign the name Ndirangu using Sign Language

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

The name Ndirangu in sign language

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