Nafis

Nafis Meaning & Origin

About Nafis
The surname Nafis is of Arabic origin and has multiple meanings. It is derived from the Arabic word "nafis" which can mean "precious," "valuable," or "exquisite." It can also refer to someone who is distinguished, noble, or of high status. The surname Nafis is often associated with individuals who possess qualities of rarity, beauty, or importance.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Nafis: 105
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 154,907
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
NFS
🔊 Soundex
N0102
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
N AE1 F IH0 S
🌐 IPA
/nafis*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('NFS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
N120

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Nafis in Braille

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

The name Nafis in braille

How to sign the name Nafis using Sign Language

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

The name Nafis in sign language

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