Nyaga

Nyaga Meaning & Origin

About Nyaga
The surname Nyaga is of Kikuyu origin and is commonly found among the Kikuyu people of Kenya. It is derived from the Kikuyu word "nyaga," which means "moon." The name Nyaga is often associated with individuals who are believed to possess qualities associated with the moon, such as beauty, calmness, and wisdom. It is a surname that reflects the cultural and linguistic heritage of the Kikuyu people.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Nyaga: 128
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 132,206
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
NK
🔊 Soundex
N020
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
N IY0 AA1 G AH0
🌐 IPA
/nyaga*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('NK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
N200

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Nyaga in Braille

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

The name Nyaga in braille

How to sign the name Nyaga using Sign Language

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

The name Nyaga in sign language

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