Zai

Zai Meaning & Origin

About Zai
The surname Zai is of Chinese origin and has multiple meanings depending on the specific characters used to write it. One common interpretation is that it means "talented" or "capable." It can also signify "wealth" or "prosperity" in some cases. The meaning of the surname Zai may vary among different Chinese dialects and regions.

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📏 Surname Length
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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Zai: 112
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 147,253
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
S
🗽 NYSIIS
ZSA
🔊 Soundex
Z000
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
Z AA1 IY0
🌐 IPA
/zai*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('S', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
Z000

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Zai in Braille

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

The name Zai in braille

How to sign the name Zai using Sign Language

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

The name Zai in sign language

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