Sahu

Sahu Meaning & Origin

About Sahu
The surname Sahu is of Indian origin and is commonly found among people belonging to the Kayastha community in India. The name Sahu is derived from the Sanskrit word "Sahu," which means "a treasurer" or "a wealthy person." It is believed that the ancestors of those with the surname Sahu held positions of importance as treasurers or administrators in ancient Indian kingdoms. Today, individuals with the surname Sahu can be found across various regions of India and may have diverse professions and backgrounds.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Sahu: 710
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 32,396
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.24

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
SH
🗽 NYSIIS
SA
🔊 Soundex
S000
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
S AA1 HH UW0
🌐 IPA
/sahu*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('SH', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S000

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Sahu in Braille

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

The name Sahu in braille

How to sign the name Sahu using Sign Language

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

The name Sahu in sign language

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