Shaefer

Shaefer Meaning & Origin

About Shaefer
The name "Shaefer" is of German origin and is derived from the occupational surname "Schäfer," meaning "shepherd" in English. It is a surname that was often given to individuals who worked as shepherds or had a connection to sheep farming. The name "Shaefer" signifies someone who is associated with the care and management of sheep, reflecting qualities such as diligence, responsibility, and a nurturing nature.

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Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Shaefer are male.

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
XFR
🗽 NYSIIS
SA
🔊 Soundex
S0106
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
SH EY1 F ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈʃeɪfər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('XFR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S160

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Shaefer in Braille

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

The name Shaefer in braille

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

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

The name Shaefer in sign language

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