Raouf

Raouf Meaning & Origin

About Raouf
The surname Raouf is of Arabic origin and is derived from the Arabic word "ra'uf" which means "compassionate" or "kind". It is a descriptive surname that was likely given to individuals who were known for their compassionate and kind nature. The name Raouf is commonly found in Arabic-speaking countries and among individuals of Arab descent.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Raouf: 215
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 86,645
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.07

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
RF
🗽 NYSIIS
RA
🔊 Soundex
R010
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
R AW1 AH0 F
🌐 IPA
/raouf*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('RF', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
R100

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Raouf in Braille

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

The name Raouf in braille

How to sign the name Raouf using Sign Language

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

The name Raouf in sign language

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