Shega

Shega Meaning & Origin

About Shega
The surname Shega is of Ethiopian origin and is derived from the Amharic word "shega," which means "happiness" or "joy." It is a relatively uncommon surname and is often associated with individuals or families who embody a cheerful and joyful disposition.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Shega: 116
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 143,149
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
XK
🗽 NYSIIS
SA
🔊 Soundex
S020
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
SH EY1 G AH0
🌐 IPA
/shega*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('XK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S200

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Shega in Braille

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

The name Shega in braille

How to sign the name Shega using Sign Language

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

The name Shega in sign language

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