Rafat

Rafat Meaning & Origin

About Rafat
The surname Rafat is of Arabic origin and is derived from the Arabic word "rafat" which means "mercy" or "compassion." It is a relatively common surname in Arabic-speaking countries and is often used as a given name as well. People with the surname Rafat are believed to possess qualities of kindness, empathy, and a compassionate nature.

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📏 Surname Length
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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Rafat: 154
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 113791
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.05

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
RFT
🗽 NYSIIS
RA
🔊 Soundex
R0103
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
R AE1 F AH0 T
🌐 IPA
/rafat*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('RFT', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
R130

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Rafat in Braille

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

The name Rafat in braille

How to sign the name Rafat using Sign Language

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

The name Rafat in sign language

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