Mahfouz

Mahfouz Meaning & Origin

About Mahfouz
The surname Mahfouz is of Arabic origin and is derived from the Arabic word "mahfuz" which means "protected" or "guarded." It is a common surname in the Arab world and is often used to indicate a person or family that is protected or safeguarded.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Mahfouz: 470
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 45495
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.16

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Mahfouz based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
MFS
🗽 NYSIIS
MNA
🔊 Soundex
M0102
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
M AA0 F UW1 Z
🌐 IPA
/mɑˈfuz/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('MFS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
M120

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Mahfouz in Braille

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

The name Mahfouz in braille

How to sign the name Mahfouz using Sign Language

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

The name Mahfouz in sign language

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