Ahimala Surname
Approximately 4 people bear this surname
Ahimala Surname User-submission:
Ahimala is a Sauraseni Prakrit (old Hindi) word that means 'victorious' or 'we have won'. Citations of this are not common in present Hindi literal works because it was an ancient war chant. It is more frequently found in sixth or seventh century backwards literal works.
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| Place | Incidence | Frequency | Rank in Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| India | 3 | 1:255,688,461 | 1,306,352 |
| DR Congo | 1 | 1:73,879,570 | 260,543 |
Ahimala (10) may also be a first name.
Ahimala Surname Meaning
User-submitted Reference
Ahimala is a Sauraseni Prakrit (old Hindi) word that means 'victorious' or 'we have won'. Citations of this are not common in present Hindi literal works because it was an ancient war chant. It is more frequently found in sixth or seventh century backwards literal works.
- nnagozAhimala Last Name Facts
Where Does The Last Name Ahimala Come From? nationality or country of origin
Ahimala is most common in India. It can appear as a variant:. For other potential spellings of this name click here.
How Common Is The Last Name Ahimala? popularity and diffusion
This surname is the 8,968,613th most commonly used surname worldwide, held by approximately 1 in 1,821,886,479 people. This surname is predominantly found in Asia, where 75 percent of Ahimala reside; 75 percent reside in South Asia and 75 percent reside in Indo-South Asia. Ahimala is also the 3,684,242nd most commonly held first name throughout the world. It is borne by 10 people.
The last name Ahimala is most frequently held in India, where it is carried by 3 people, or 1 in 255,688,461. In India Ahimala is most common in: Andhra Pradesh, where 100 percent reside. Beside India this surname exists in one country. It also occurs in The DR Congo, where 25 percent reside.
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