Pandya

Pandya Meaning & Origin

About Pandya
The surname Pandya is of Indian origin and is primarily associated with the Gujarati and Marathi communities. It is derived from the Sanskrit word "pandita," meaning "learned" or "wise." The surname is often associated with the Brahmin caste, indicating a lineage of scholars, priests, or teachers. However, it is also used by other communities and may have different meanings or origins in different regions of India.

🌍 Origin
πŸ“ Surname Length
πŸ’¬ Number of Syllables
πŸ”  Starting Letter
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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Pandya: 3,512
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 9,271
  • Frequency per 100k people: 1.19

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
PNT
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
PA
πŸ”Š Soundex
P0530
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
P AA1 N D Y AH0
🌐 IPA
/ˈpΙ‘ndjΙ™/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('PNT', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
P530

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Pandya in Braille

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

The name Pandya in braille

How to sign the name Pandya using Sign Language

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

The name Pandya in sign language

Numerology