Saif

Saif Meaning & Origin

About Saif
The surname Saif is of Arabic origin and has multiple meanings. It is derived from the Arabic word "saif" which means "sword" or "blade." In Arabic culture, the sword is often associated with bravery, strength, and protection. Therefore, the surname Saif can be interpreted as a symbol of courage and valor, reflecting the qualities of a warrior or protector.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Saif: 626
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 35,866
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.21

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
SF
🗽 NYSIIS
SA
🔊 Soundex
S010
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
S AA2 IY1 F
🌐 IPA
/sɑif/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('SF', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S100

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Saif in Braille

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

The name Saif in braille

How to sign the name Saif using Sign Language

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

The name Saif in sign language

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