Yogi

Yogi Meaning & Origin

About Yogi
The surname Yogi is of Indian origin and is derived from the Sanskrit word "yogi," which means "one who practices yoga." It is a title given to individuals who have dedicated themselves to the practice of yoga and have attained a high level of spiritual and physical discipline. As a surname, Yogi is often associated with individuals who come from families with a history of practicing yoga or have a spiritual inclination.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Yogi: 466
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 45,804
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.16

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
AJ
🗽 NYSIIS
YA
🔊 Soundex
Y020
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
Y OW1 G IY0
🌐 IPA
/ˈjoʊgi/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('AJ', 'AK')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
Y200

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Yogi in Braille

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

The name Yogi in braille

How to sign the name Yogi using Sign Language

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

The name Yogi in sign language

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