Irfan

Irfan Meaning & Origin

About Irfan
The surname Irfan is of Arabic origin and is derived from the Arabic word "ʿirfān," which means knowledge or wisdom. It is often used as a given name in Islamic cultures and is associated with individuals who are knowledgeable, wise, or possess deep understanding. The surname Irfan signifies a family's connection to these qualities and may be found among people of Arab, Turkish, and South Asian descent.

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📏 Surname Length
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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Irfan: 698
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 32,865
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.24

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
ARFN
🗽 NYSIIS
IA
🔊 Soundex
I6105
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
IH1 R F AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/irfan*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('ARFN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
I615

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Irfan in Braille

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

The name Irfan in braille

How to sign the name Irfan using Sign Language

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

The name Irfan in sign language

Numerology