Safir

Safir Meaning & Origin

About Safir
The surname Safir is of Arabic origin and is derived from the word "safir" which means "ambassador" or "envoy" in Arabic. It is a surname commonly found among people of Arab and Muslim backgrounds. The name Safir likely originated as a title given to individuals who were appointed as ambassadors or representatives of their community or ruler, emphasizing their diplomatic or influential role. Today, individuals with the surname Safir may have ancestral ties to individuals who held such positions or may have adopted the name as a way to honor their heritage.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Safir: 325
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 61,745
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.11

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
SFR
🗽 NYSIIS
SA
🔊 Soundex
S0106
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
S AE1 F ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈsæfər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('SFR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S160

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Safir in Braille

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

The name Safir in braille

How to sign the name Safir using Sign Language

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

The name Safir in sign language

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