Oputa

Oputa Meaning & Origin

About Oputa
The surname Oputa is of Igbo origin and is predominantly found among the Igbo people of Nigeria. It is derived from the Igbo word "oputa," which means "to choose" or "to select." The name Oputa is often associated with the Igbo traditional title "Oputa" or "Oputa Ichie," which is given to individuals who are known for their wisdom, judgment, and ability to make fair decisions. Therefore, the surname Oputa can be interpreted to mean "the one who chooses" or "the one who makes wise decisions."

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Oputa: 105
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 154,907
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Oputa 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
APT
🗽 NYSIIS
OA
🔊 Soundex
O1030
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
OW0 P UW1 T AH0
🌐 IPA
/oputa*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('APT', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
O130

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Oputa in Braille

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

The name Oputa in braille

How to sign the name Oputa using Sign Language

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

The name Oputa in sign language

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