Shafar

Shafar Meaning & Origin

About Shafar
The surname Shafar is of Arabic origin and is derived from the word "shafar," which means "to travel" or "to journey." It is a descriptive surname that was likely given to someone who was known for their frequent travels or who worked as a traveler or trader. The name Shafar signifies a person who is adventurous, curious, and constantly on the move.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Shafar: 157
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 111,988
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.05

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

Pronunciation

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

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Shafar in Braille

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

The name Shafar in braille

How to sign the name Shafar using Sign Language

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

The name Shafar in sign language

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