Rafiq

Rafiq Meaning & Origin

About Rafiq
The surname Rafiq is of Arabic origin and is derived from the Arabic word "rafiq" which means "companion" or "friend." It is a common surname among Muslims and is often used to denote a person who is friendly, sociable, and amicable. The name Rafiq signifies a person who is known for their ability to build and maintain strong relationships, and is often associated with qualities such as kindness, empathy, and loyalty.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Rafiq: 893
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 27110
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.3

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
RFK
🗽 NYSIIS
RAG
🔊 Soundex
R0102
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
R AE1 F IH0 K
🌐 IPA
/rafiq*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('RFK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
R120

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Rafiq in Braille

The image below is how to represent Rafiq in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Rafiq in braille

How to sign the name Rafiq using Sign Language

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

The name Rafiq in sign language

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