About Fakir
The surname Fakir is of Arabic origin and is derived from the Arabic word "faqir," which means "poor" or "needy." It is a title given to a Muslim ascetic or religious mendicant who renounces worldly possessions and lives a life of poverty and simplicity. The surname Fakir likely originated as a descriptive name for someone who adopted this lifestyle or as an honorary title for a respected religious figure within the community.
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The surname Fakir is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Fakir 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 Fakir in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Fakir using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.