Vavala

Vavala Meaning & Origin

About Vavala
The surname Vavala is of Italian origin and is derived from the word "vavala," which means "babble" or "chatter" in the Sicilian dialect. It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who was talkative or gossipy. The name may have been given to individuals who were known for their lively and animated conversations or for their tendency to engage in idle chatter. Over time, this nickname evolved into a hereditary surname, passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Vavala: 220
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 85049
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.07

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Vavala 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
FFL
🗽 NYSIIS
VA
🔊 Soundex
V01040
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
V AA0 V AA1 L AH0
🌐 IPA
/vavala*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('FFL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
V140

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Vavala in Braille

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

The name Vavala in braille

How to sign the name Vavala using Sign Language

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

The name Vavala in sign language

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