Panigrahi

Panigrahi Meaning & Origin

About Panigrahi
The surname Panigrahi is of Indian origin and is commonly found among people belonging to the Odisha region. It is derived from the Sanskrit word "panigraha," which means "to take hold of" or "to seize." The surname is traditionally associated with the Brahmin caste, specifically the Karana sub-caste, and is often used as a title for priests or scholars. It signifies a person who has taken hold of knowledge or has a strong grasp on religious rituals and ceremonies.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Panigrahi: 175
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 102688
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.06

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Panigrahi 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
PNKRH
🗽 NYSIIS
PA
🔊 Soundex
P050260
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
P AE2 N AH0 G R EY1 HH IY0
🌐 IPA
/panigrahi*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PNKRH', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
P526

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Panigrahi in Braille

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

The name Panigrahi in braille

How to sign the name Panigrahi using Sign Language

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

The name Panigrahi in sign language

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