Pha

Pha Meaning & Origin

About Pha
The surname Pha is of Hmong origin and is predominantly found among the Hmong people, an ethnic group from Southeast Asia. The meaning of the surname Pha is not well-documented, but it is believed to be derived from the Hmong word "pha," which means "to fly" or "to soar." This surname may have been given to individuals who were known for their agility, speed, or ability to navigate difficult terrains, symbolizing their ability to soar above challenges and obstacles.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Pha: 654
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 34,574
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.22

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
F
🗽 NYSIIS
FA
🔊 Soundex
P000
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
F AA1
🌐 IPA
/pha*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('F', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
P000

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Pha in Braille

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

The name Pha in braille

How to sign the name Pha using Sign Language

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

The name Pha in sign language

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