Onyia

Onyia Meaning & Origin

About Onyia
The surname Onyia is of Igbo origin and is commonly found among the Igbo people of Nigeria. It is derived from the Igbo word "onyi" which means "to see" or "to behold." The name Onyia is often associated with individuals who possess the ability to perceive or have a clear vision, both literally and metaphorically. It can also be interpreted as someone who has a deep understanding or insight into various aspects of life.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Onyia: 238
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 79,846
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.08

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Onyia 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
AN
🗽 NYSIIS
OA
🔊 Soundex
O500
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
OW0 N Y UW1 Y AH0
🌐 IPA
/onyia*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('AN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
O500

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Onyia in Braille

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

The name Onyia in braille

How to sign the name Onyia using Sign Language

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

The name Onyia in sign language

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