Prajapati

Prajapati Meaning & Origin

About Prajapati
The surname Prajapati is of Indian origin and is derived from the Sanskrit word "Prajapati," which means "lord of creatures" or "lord of subjects." In Hindu mythology, Prajapati is considered the creator of the universe and the progenitor of all beings. The surname is commonly found among various Hindu communities, particularly among Brahmins and other high castes, and signifies a lineage associated with the divine creator.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Prajapati: 1,029
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 24,352
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.35

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Prajapati 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
PRJPT
🗽 NYSIIS
PA
🔊 Soundex
P60201030
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
P R AA0 Y AA0 P AA1 T IY0
🌐 IPA
/prajapati*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PRJPT', 'PRHPT')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
P621

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Prajapati in Braille

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

The name Prajapati in braille

How to sign the name Prajapati using Sign Language

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

The name Prajapati in sign language

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