Hufana

Hufana Meaning & Origin

About Hufana
The surname Hufana is of Filipino origin and is derived from the Tagalog word "hufan," which means "to fan" or "to cool." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who was known for fanning or cooling themselves, possibly referring to a person who worked as a fan bearer or someone who sought relief from the heat. The surname Hufana is relatively rare and is primarily found in the Philippines.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Hufana: 263
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 73,666
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.09

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
HFN
🗽 NYSIIS
HA
🔊 Soundex
H01050
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
HH UW0 F AE1 N AH0
🌐 IPA
/hufana*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('HFN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
H150

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Hufana in Braille

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

The name Hufana in braille

How to sign the name Hufana using Sign Language

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

The name Hufana in sign language

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