Oyugi

Oyugi Meaning & Origin

About Oyugi
The surname Oyugi is of Luo origin and is commonly found among the Luo people of Kenya and Tanzania. It is derived from the Luo word "oyuga," which means "to be born during the harvest season." The name signifies someone who was born during the time of plenty and abundance, symbolizing good fortune and prosperity. It is a traditional Luo name that reflects the cultural significance of agriculture and the importance of the harvest season in their society.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Oyugi: 103
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 157,234
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.03

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Oyugi 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
AJ
🗽 NYSIIS
OA
🔊 Soundex
O020
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
OY1 G UW0 IY0
🌐 IPA
/oyugi*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('AJ', 'AK')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
O200

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Oyugi in Braille

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

The name Oyugi in braille

How to sign the name Oyugi using Sign Language

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

The name Oyugi in sign language

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