Arif

Arif Meaning & Origin

About Arif
The surname Arif is of Arabic origin and is derived from the Arabic word "arif," which means "knowledgeable" or "learned." It is a surname commonly found among Muslims, particularly in the Middle East and South Asia. The name Arif is often associated with individuals who are known for their wisdom, intelligence, and deep understanding of various subjects.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Arif: 1,719
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 16662
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.58

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Arif 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 Arif is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
ARF
🗽 NYSIIS
A
🔊 Soundex
A601
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
EH1 R IH0 F
🌐 IPA
/arif*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('ARF', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
A610

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Arif in Braille

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

The name Arif in braille

How to sign the name Arif using Sign Language

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

The name Arif in sign language

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