Poonai

Poonai Meaning & Origin

About Poonai
The surname Poonai is of Tamil origin and is predominantly found among the Tamil-speaking communities in India and Sri Lanka. The name is derived from the Tamil word "poonai," which means "cat." It is believed that the surname Poonai was originally used as a nickname or a descriptive name for someone who possessed cat-like qualities, such as agility or stealth. Over time, this nickname evolved into a hereditary surname and has been passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Poonai: 132
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 129,047
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PN
🗽 NYSIIS
PA
🔊 Soundex
P050
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
P UW1 N EY0
🌐 IPA
/poonai*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
P500

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Poonai in Braille

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

The name Poonai in braille

How to sign the name Poonai using Sign Language

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

The name Poonai in sign language

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