Lafi

Lafi Meaning & Origin

About Lafi
The surname Lafi is of Arabic origin and is commonly found in the Middle East, particularly in countries such as Saudi Arabia, Jordan, and Palestine. The exact meaning of the surname Lafi is not widely known, as surnames often evolve over time and can have multiple interpretations. However, it is believed to be derived from the Arabic word "laf" which means "gentle" or "kind." Therefore, the surname Lafi may be associated with characteristics such as kindness, gentleness, or a peaceful nature.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Lafi: 102
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 158432
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.03

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
LF
🗽 NYSIIS
LA
🔊 Soundex
L010
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
L AA1 F IY0
🌐 IPA
/lafi*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('LF', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
L100

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Lafi in Braille

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

The name Lafi in braille

How to sign the name Lafi using Sign Language

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

The name Lafi in sign language

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