Wahome

Wahome Meaning & Origin

About Wahome
The surname Wahome is of Kikuyu origin and is commonly found among the Kikuyu people of Kenya. It is derived from the Kikuyu word "wahome" which means "he who travels at night." The name is often associated with individuals who were known for their ability to navigate and travel safely during the night, suggesting a sense of wisdom, bravery, and resourcefulness.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Wahome: 113
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 146,201
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
AHM
🗽 NYSIIS
WANA
🔊 Soundex
W050
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
W AA1 HH AH0 M
🌐 IPA
/wahome*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('AHM', 'FHM')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
W500

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Wahome in Braille

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

The name Wahome in braille

How to sign the name Wahome using Sign Language

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

The name Wahome in sign language

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