Wah

Wah Meaning & Origin

About Wah
The surname Wah is of Chinese origin and has multiple meanings depending on the specific Chinese character used to write it. One possible meaning is "harmony" or "peace," which reflects the importance of unity and tranquility in Chinese culture. Another possible meaning is "praise" or "admiration," suggesting a family name associated with honor and respect. The exact meaning of the surname Wah can vary based on regional dialects and individual family histories.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Wah: 1,550
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 18,007
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.53

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
A
🗽 NYSIIS
WA
🔊 Soundex
W000
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
W AA1
🌐 IPA
/wɑ/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('A', 'F')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
W000

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Wah in Braille

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

The name Wah in braille

How to sign the name Wah using Sign Language

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

The name Wah in sign language

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