Zha

Zha Meaning & Origin

About Zha
The surname Zha is of Chinese origin and has multiple meanings depending on the specific character used to write it. One common meaning is "to scold" or "to rebuke," which suggests that the surname may have originated from an ancestor who had a strict or authoritative personality. Another possible meaning is "a fortress" or "a stronghold," indicating that the surname could have been adopted by families associated with military or defensive occupations. As with many Chinese surnames, the exact meaning and origin of Zha can vary among different lineages and regions.

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📏 Surname Length
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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Zha: 211
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 88020
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.07

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
J
🗽 NYSIIS
ZSA
🔊 Soundex
Z000
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
SH AA1
🌐 IPA
/zha*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('J', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
Z000

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Zha in Braille

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

The name Zha in braille

How to sign the name Zha using Sign Language

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

The name Zha in sign language

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