Upadhya

Upadhya Meaning & Origin

About Upadhya
The surname Upadhya is of Indian origin and is commonly found among the Brahmin community in the states of Karnataka and Maharashtra. It is derived from the Sanskrit word "Upadhyaya," which means "teacher" or "preceptor." The surname signifies that the family's ancestors were traditionally involved in teaching, imparting knowledge, and serving as spiritual guides.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Upadhya: 126
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 133,863
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Upadhya 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

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U1030
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
UW0 P AH0 D IY1 HH IY0 AH0
🌐 IPA
/upadhya*/
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🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
U130

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Upadhya in Braille

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

The name Upadhya in braille

How to sign the name Upadhya using Sign Language

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

The name Upadhya in sign language

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