About Ghaffar
The surname Ghaffar is of Arabic origin and is derived from the Arabic word "ghafara," meaning "to forgive" or "to cover." It is a common surname among Muslims, particularly in the Middle East and South Asia. The name Ghaffar is often used as a given name or a surname to emphasize the quality of forgiveness and mercy, reflecting the Islamic belief in the attributes of God.
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The surname Ghaffar is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Ghaffar 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 Ghaffar in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Ghaffar using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.