Maafu

Maafu Meaning & Origin

About Maafu
The surname Maafu is of Tongan origin and is derived from the Tongan word "ma'afu," which means "to forgive" or "forgiveness." It is a significant surname in Tongan culture, often associated with forgiveness, reconciliation, and the ability to let go of grudges. The name Maafu reflects the values of forgiveness and understanding within the Tongan community.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Maafu: 127
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 133,048
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
MF
🗽 NYSIIS
MNA
🔊 Soundex
M010
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
M AA1 F AH0
🌐 IPA
/maafu*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('MF', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
M100

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Maafu in Braille

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

The name Maafu in braille

How to sign the name Maafu using Sign Language

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

The name Maafu in sign language

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