Pokala

Pokala Meaning & Origin

About Pokala
The surname Pokala is of Indian origin and is predominantly found among Telugu-speaking communities. It is derived from the Telugu word "pokala," which means "a small pond" or "a small water body." The surname likely originated as a toponymic name for individuals who lived near or owned a small pond or water source.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Pokala: 102
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 158,432
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.03

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PKL
🗽 NYSIIS
PA
🔊 Soundex
P02040
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
P OW0 K AA1 L AH0
🌐 IPA
/pokala*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PKL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
P240

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Pokala in Braille

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

The name Pokala in braille

How to sign the name Pokala using Sign Language

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

The name Pokala in sign language

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