Shukla

Shukla Meaning & Origin

About Shukla
The surname Shukla is of Indian origin and is commonly found among people belonging to the Brahmin caste. It is derived from the Sanskrit word "shukla," which means "bright" or "pure." The name is associated with purity, righteousness, and knowledge, reflecting the traditional occupation and social status of the Brahmins as priests, scholars, and teachers in Hindu society.

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📏 Surname Length
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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Shukla: 3,176
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 10159
  • Frequency per 100k people: 1.08

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Shukla 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
XKL
🗽 NYSIIS
SA
🔊 Soundex
S0240
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
SH AH1 K L AH0
🌐 IPA
/ˈʃəklə/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('XKL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S240

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Shukla in Braille

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

The name Shukla in braille

How to sign the name Shukla using Sign Language

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

The name Shukla in sign language

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