Sehgal

Sehgal Meaning & Origin

About Sehgal
The surname Sehgal is of Indian origin and is commonly found among Punjabi communities. It is derived from the Sanskrit word "Sreshti," meaning "best" or "excellent." Sehgal is a title given to individuals who were considered to be the best or most excellent in their respective fields or professions. It is a prestigious surname that signifies high social status and achievement.

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📏 Surname Length
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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Sehgal: 1,250
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 21,034
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.42

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
SKL
🗽 NYSIIS
SA
🔊 Soundex
S0204
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
S EH1 G HH AH0 L
🌐 IPA
/sehgal*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('SKL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S240

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Sehgal in Braille

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

The name Sehgal in braille

How to sign the name Sehgal using Sign Language

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

The name Sehgal in sign language

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