Padwa

Padwa Meaning & Origin

About Padwa
The surname Padwa is of Jewish origin and is derived from the Hebrew word "padwa," meaning "pearl." It is a relatively rare surname and is often found among Jewish communities. The name may have been given to individuals who were involved in the pearl trade or who were known for their precious qualities, symbolized by the pearl.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Padwa: 107
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 152,628
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PT
🗽 NYSIIS
PA
🔊 Soundex
P030
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
P AA1 D W AH0
🌐 IPA
/padwa*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PT', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
P300

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Padwa in Braille

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

The name Padwa in braille

How to sign the name Padwa using Sign Language

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

The name Padwa in sign language

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