Wai

Wai Meaning & Origin

About Wai
The surname Wai is of Chinese origin and has multiple meanings depending on the specific Chinese character used to write it. One common meaning is "to surround" or "to enclose," which suggests a connection to protection or defense. Another possible meaning is "to salute" or "to pay respects," indicating a connection to respect or honor. The exact meaning of the surname Wai can vary based on the specific Chinese character and its pronunciation.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Wai: 1,229
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 21,320
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.42

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
A
🗽 NYSIIS
WA
🔊 Soundex
W000
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
W AY1
🌐 IPA
/waɪ/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('A', 'F')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
W000

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Wai in Braille

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

The name Wai in braille

How to sign the name Wai using Sign Language

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

The name Wai in sign language

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