Arafat

Arafat Meaning & Origin

About Arafat
The name "Arafat" is of Arabic origin and has multiple meanings. It is commonly associated with the Arabic word "arafa," which means "to know" or "to recognize." In Islamic tradition, Arafat is also the name of a plain near Mecca, where the annual Hajj pilgrimage reaches its climax. Therefore, the name "Arafat" can be interpreted as "one who knows" or "one who recognizes," reflecting a sense of knowledge, awareness, or spiritual significance.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Arafat are male.

Arafat Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has decreased by -9.09% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
ARFT
🗽 NYSIIS
A
🔊 Soundex
A60103
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
EH1 R AH0 F AE0 T
🌐 IPA
/ˈɑrəˌfɑt/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('ARFT', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
A613

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Arafat in Braille

Here's how to represent Arafat in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Arafat in braille

How to Spell the Name Arafat in American Sign Language (ASL)

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

The name Arafat in sign language

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