Farag

Farag Meaning & Origin

About Farag
The surname Farag is of Arabic origin and is commonly found in Egypt and other Arab countries. It is derived from the Arabic word "faraj," which means "relief" or "comfort." As a surname, Farag is often associated with individuals who bring solace or provide assistance to others, reflecting the meaning of the word from which it is derived.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Farag: 1,305
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 20,364
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.44

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
FRK
🗽 NYSIIS
FA
🔊 Soundex
F0602
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
F EH1 R AH0 G
🌐 IPA
/farag*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('FRK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
F620

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Farag in Braille

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

The name Farag in braille

How to sign the name Farag using Sign Language

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

The name Farag in sign language

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