Wagh

Wagh Meaning & Origin

About Wagh
The surname Wagh is of Indian origin and is commonly found among the Marathi-speaking communities in Maharashtra, India. The name is derived from the Sanskrit word "vāgh," meaning "tiger." As a surname, Wagh is often associated with qualities such as strength, courage, and fierceness, symbolizing the characteristics of a tiger. It is likely that individuals with the surname Wagh have ancestral roots in families or communities that held these qualities in high regard.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Wagh: 237
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 80,131
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.08

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
AK
🗽 NYSIIS
WA
🔊 Soundex
W020
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
W AE1 G
🌐 IPA
/wagh*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('AK', 'FK')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
W200

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Wagh in Braille

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

The name Wagh in braille

How to sign the name Wagh using Sign Language

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

The name Wagh in sign language

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