Gafa

Gafa Meaning & Origin

About Gafa
The surname Gafa is of Maltese origin and is derived from the Arabic word "gafā" which means "to cover" or "to hide." It is believed to have been a nickname given to someone who was secretive or discreet in their actions or had a tendency to keep things hidden. The name Gafa may also have been associated with a person who worked as a thatcher or roof repairer, as the word "gafā" can also refer to a roof covering.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Gafa: 122
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 137,327
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KF
🗽 NYSIIS
GA
🔊 Soundex
G010
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
G AE1 F AH0
🌐 IPA
/gafa*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KF', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
G100

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Gafa in Braille

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

The name Gafa in braille

How to sign the name Gafa using Sign Language

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

The name Gafa in sign language

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