Sanka

Sanka Meaning & Origin

About Sanka
The surname Sanka is of Indian origin and is derived from the Sanskrit word "sankha," meaning "conch shell." In Hindu mythology, the conch shell holds great significance and is associated with Lord Vishnu. The surname Sanka is often found among people of the Brahmin caste, who traditionally held priestly and scholarly roles in Indian society. It is likely that individuals with the surname Sanka have ancestral ties to these roles or may have been associated with the conch shell in some way.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Sanka: 128
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 132,206
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
SNK
🗽 NYSIIS
SA
🔊 Soundex
S0520
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
S AE1 NG K AH0
🌐 IPA
/ˈsæŋkə/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('SNK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S520

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Sanka in Braille

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

The name Sanka in braille

How to sign the name Sanka using Sign Language

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

The name Sanka in sign language

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