Kashif

Kashif Meaning & Origin

About Kashif
The surname Kashif is of Arabic origin and is derived from the Arabic word "kashf," which means "to uncover" or "to reveal." It is a descriptive surname often given to individuals who possess qualities of being insightful, perceptive, or knowledgeable. The name may have been originally bestowed upon someone who had the ability to uncover hidden truths or secrets, or it could have been used metaphorically to represent someone who had a deep understanding or wisdom.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Kashif: 389
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 53204
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.13

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KXF
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
K0201
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K AE1 SH IH0 F
🌐 IPA
/kashif*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KXF', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K210

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Kashif in Braille

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

The name Kashif in braille

How to sign the name Kashif using Sign Language

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

The name Kashif in sign language

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