Briffa

Briffa Meaning & Origin

About Briffa
The surname Briffa is of Maltese origin and is derived from the Arabic word "barrifa," meaning "to purify" or "to cleanse." It is believed to have been a nickname given to someone who was considered pure or virtuous. The name Briffa is relatively common in Malta and is often associated with individuals of Maltese descent.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Briffa: 108
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 151,532
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

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

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
PRF
🗽 NYSIIS
BA
🔊 Soundex
B6010
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
B R IH1 F AH0
🌐 IPA
/briffa*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('PRF', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
B610

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Briffa in Braille

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

The name Briffa in braille

How to sign the name Briffa using Sign Language

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

The name Briffa in sign language

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