Okello

Okello Meaning & Origin

About Okello
The surname Okello is of Luo origin and is commonly found among the Luo people of East Africa, particularly in Kenya and Uganda. It is derived from the Luo word "okel" which means "to pierce" or "to penetrate." The name Okello is often associated with bravery and strength, as it is believed to have originated from warriors who were skilled in piercing through enemy lines during battles. Today, the surname Okello is widely used as a personal name and is a symbol of Luo cultural heritage and identity.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Okello: 214
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 86,981
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.07

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Okello based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
AKL
🗽 NYSIIS
OA
🔊 Soundex
O2040
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
OW0 K EH1 L OW0
🌐 IPA
/okello*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('AKL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
O240

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Okello in Braille

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

The name Okello in braille

How to sign the name Okello using Sign Language

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

The name Okello in sign language

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