Tafari

Tafari Meaning & Origin

About Tafari
The name "Tafari" is of Ethiopian origin and is commonly used in Amharic-speaking countries. It means "he who inspires awe" or "one who is feared and respected." It is often associated with power, strength, and leadership, reflecting the historical significance of Emperor Haile Selassie I of Ethiopia, whose birth name was Tafari Makonnen. The name Tafari carries a sense of reverence and admiration, symbolizing a person who commands respect and admiration from others.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Tafari are male.

Tafari Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 41.94% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
TFR
🗽 NYSIIS
TA
🔊 Soundex
T01060
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
T AA0 F AA1 R IY0
🌐 IPA
/tafari*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('TFR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
T160

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Tafari in Braille

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

The name Tafari in braille

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

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

The name Tafari in sign language

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