Sufian

Sufian Meaning & Origin

About Sufian
The surname Sufian is of Arabic origin and is derived from the personal name Sufyan, which means "fast" or "speedy" in Arabic. It is a common name among Muslims and is often used as a given name as well. The name Sufian may have been originally bestowed upon individuals who were known for their swiftness or agility, or it may have been used as an honorary title for someone who was considered to be quick-witted or intelligent.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Sufian: 132
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 129,047
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Sufian based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
SFN
🗽 NYSIIS
SA
🔊 Soundex
S0105
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
S UW0 F IY1 AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/sufian*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('SFN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S150

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Sufian in Braille

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

The name Sufian in braille

How to sign the name Sufian using Sign Language

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

The name Sufian in sign language

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