What does falanga mean?
Definitions for falanga
falan·ga
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Princeton's WordNet
bastinado, falanganoun
a form of torture in which the soles of the feet are beaten with whips or cudgels
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falanga
Falanga refers to a form of corporal punishment where the soles of a person's feet are beaten. It is also known as bastinado. The method originated from the Middle East, parts of Asia and Africa. The technique induces excruciating pain without causing immediate, permanent injury. It’s primarily used as a method of torture.
Surnames Frequency by Census Records
FALANGA
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Falanga is ranked #41426 in terms of the most common surnames in America.
The Falanga surname appeared 525 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 would have the surname Falanga.
95.6% or 502 total occurrences were White.
2.2% or 12 total occurrences were of Hispanic origin.
1.1% or 6 total occurrences were Black.
0.9% or 5 total occurrences were of two or more races.
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of falanga in Chaldean Numerology is: 4
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of falanga in Pythagorean Numerology is: 6
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