Afroz

Afroz Meaning & Origin

About Afroz
The surname Afroz is of Persian origin and is derived from the Arabic word "afraza" which means "to illuminate" or "to enlighten." It is a descriptive surname often given to individuals or families who are associated with enlightenment, knowledge, or wisdom. The name signifies someone who brings light or brightness to others, metaphorically representing their intellectual or spiritual illumination.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Afroz is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Afroz: 224
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 83,834
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.08

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Afroz based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

Ranking information for the surname Afroz is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
AFRS
🗽 NYSIIS
A
🔊 Soundex
A1602
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
AE1 F R OW0 Z
🌐 IPA
/afroz*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('AFRS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
A162

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Afroz in Braille

Here's how to represent Afroz in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Afroz in braille

How to sign the name Afroz using Sign Language

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

The name Afroz in sign language

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