Mafnas

Mafnas Meaning & Origin

About Mafnas
The surname Mafnas is of Chamorro origin and is predominantly found in the Mariana Islands, particularly Guam. It is derived from the Chamorro word "mafana," which means "hot" or "warm." The surname Mafnas is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone with a warm or hot temperament. It is a relatively common surname among the Chamorro people and is often associated with individuals who possess a passionate or fiery nature.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Mafnas: 266
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 73,005
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.09

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
MFNS
🗽 NYSIIS
MNA
🔊 Soundex
M01502
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
M AE1 F N AH0 Z
🌐 IPA
/mafnas*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('MFNS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
M152

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Mafnas in Braille

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

The name Mafnas in braille

How to sign the name Mafnas using Sign Language

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

The name Mafnas in sign language

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