Wambua

Wambua Meaning & Origin

About Wambua
The surname Wambua is of Bantu origin and is commonly found among the Kamba people of Kenya. It is derived from the Kamba word "mbua," which means "rain." The name Wambua is often associated with the rainy season and is believed to symbolize blessings, fertility, and prosperity. It is a popular surname among the Kamba community and reflects their close connection to the land and agricultural practices.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Wambua: 114
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 145,220
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
AMP
🗽 NYSIIS
WANA
🔊 Soundex
W0510
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
W AA1 M B Y UW0 AH0
🌐 IPA
/wambua*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('AMP', 'FMP')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
W510

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Wambua in Braille

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

The name Wambua in braille

How to sign the name Wambua using Sign Language

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

The name Wambua in sign language

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