Rauf

Rauf Meaning & Origin

About Rauf
The surname Rauf is of Arabic origin and is derived from the personal name Ra'uf, meaning "compassionate" or "kind." It is a common surname among Muslims, particularly in the Middle East and South Asia. The name Ra'uf is often associated with qualities of mercy, tenderness, and empathy, reflecting the Islamic value of compassion towards others.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Rauf: 822
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 28,909
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.28

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
RF
🗽 NYSIIS
RA
🔊 Soundex
R010
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
R AO1 F
🌐 IPA
/rauf*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('RF', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
R100

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Rauf in Braille

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

The name Rauf in braille

How to sign the name Rauf using Sign Language

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

The name Rauf in sign language

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