About Arafa
The surname Arafa is of Arabic origin and is derived from the word "arafa," which means "to know" or "to recognize." It is a common surname among Muslims, particularly those of Egyptian or Sudanese descent. The name Arafa may signify a family's ancestral connection to the Islamic pilgrimage of Hajj, which takes place in the holy city of Mecca, where the Day of Arafa is observed. Alternatively, it may reflect a family's desire to be known for their knowledge, recognition, or understanding.
The surname Arafa is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Arafa based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Arafa in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Arafa using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.