Shafik

Shafik Meaning & Origin

About Shafik
The surname Shafik is of Arabic origin and has multiple meanings. It is derived from the Arabic word "shafiq" which means "compassionate" or "tender-hearted." It can also be associated with the Arabic word "shafaqa" which means "to be kind" or "to show mercy." Therefore, the surname Shafik is often associated with individuals who are known for their compassionate and kind nature.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Shafik: 316
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 63,218
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.11

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
XFK
🗽 NYSIIS
SA
🔊 Soundex
S0102
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
SH AE1 F IH0 K
🌐 IPA
/shafik*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('XFK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S120

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Shafik in Braille

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

The name Shafik in braille

How to sign the name Shafik using Sign Language

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

The name Shafik in sign language

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