Silwal

Silwal Meaning & Origin

About Silwal
The surname Silwal is of Nepali origin and is predominantly found among the Chhetri community in Nepal. The name is derived from the combination of two words: "sil" meaning "stone" and "wal" meaning "caretaker" or "guardian." Therefore, the surname Silwal can be interpreted to mean "caretaker of stones" or "guardian of stones." It is likely that the name originated from an ancestral occupation or association with stone-related activities, such as construction or masonry.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Silwal: 130
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 130,610
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
SLL
🗽 NYSIIS
SA
🔊 Soundex
S0404
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
S IH1 L W AA0 L
🌐 IPA
/silwal*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('SLL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S440

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Silwal in Braille

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

The name Silwal in braille

How to sign the name Silwal using Sign Language

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

The name Silwal in sign language

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