Nassef

Nassef Meaning & Origin

About Nassef
The surname Nassef is of Arabic origin and is derived from the Arabic word "nasaaf," which means "to clean" or "to purify." It is a descriptive surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who was known for their cleanliness or purity. The name Nassef is predominantly found in Egypt and is relatively rare.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Nassef: 136
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 126,018
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.05

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
NSF
🔊 Soundex
N0201
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
N AE1 S IH0 F
🌐 IPA
/nassef*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('NSF', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
N210

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Nassef in Braille

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

The name Nassef in braille

How to sign the name Nassef using Sign Language

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

The name Nassef in sign language

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