Ghafoor

Ghafoor Meaning & Origin

About Ghafoor
The surname Ghafoor 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 those of South Asian and Middle Eastern descent. The name Ghafoor is often used as a given name for boys and is associated with the qualities of forgiveness, mercy, and compassion.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Ghafoor: 427
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 49,268
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.14

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KFR
🗽 NYSIIS
GA
🔊 Soundex
G0106
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
G EY1 F AW0 R
🌐 IPA
/ghafoor*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KFR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
G160

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Ghafoor in Braille

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

The name Ghafoor in braille

How to sign the name Ghafoor using Sign Language

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

The name Ghafoor in sign language

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