Vangala

Vangala Meaning & Origin

About Vangala
The surname Vangala is of Indian origin and is predominantly found among the Telugu-speaking people of the Indian states of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. The name Vangala is derived from the Telugu word "vangalu," which means "bangle" or "bracelet." It is believed that the surname Vangala was originally used to denote a person or a family involved in the trade or craftsmanship of making and selling bangles. Over time, individuals with the surname Vangala may have diversified their occupations, but the name continues to serve as a reminder of their ancestral connection to the bangle trade.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Vangala: 310
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 64,200
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.11

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
FNKL
🗽 NYSIIS
VA
🔊 Soundex
V052040
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
V AA0 NG G AA1 L AH0
🌐 IPA
/vangala*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('FNKL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
V524

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Vangala in Braille

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

The name Vangala in braille

How to sign the name Vangala using Sign Language

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

The name Vangala in sign language

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