Waithaka

Waithaka Meaning & Origin

About Waithaka
The surname Waithaka is of Kikuyu origin and is commonly found among the Kikuyu people of Kenya. The name is derived from the Kikuyu word "waithaka," which means "one who is born during the harvest season." It is a patronymic surname, indicating that it is passed down from the father's side. The name reflects the importance of agriculture and the harvest in Kikuyu culture, and individuals with this surname are likely to have ancestors who were born or associated with the harvest season.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Waithaka: 162
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 109,258
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.05

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Waithaka 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
A0K
🗽 NYSIIS
WA
🔊 Soundex
W03020
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
W EY2 DH AA1 K AH0
🌐 IPA
/waithaka*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('A0K', 'FTK')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
W320

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Waithaka in Braille

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

The name Waithaka in braille

How to sign the name Waithaka using Sign Language

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

The name Waithaka in sign language

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