Zerafa

Zerafa Meaning & Origin

About Zerafa
The surname Zerafa is of Maltese origin and is derived from the Arabic word "zarafa," meaning "giraffe." It is believed to have been a nickname given to someone who had a physical resemblance to a giraffe or perhaps had a tall and slender stature. The surname Zerafa is relatively common in Malta and is often associated with individuals of Maltese descent.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Zerafa: 147
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 118,185
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.05

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
SRF
🗽 NYSIIS
ZSA
🔊 Soundex
Z06010
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
Z ER0 AA1 F AH0
🌐 IPA
/zerafa*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('SRF', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
Z610

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Zerafa in Braille

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

The name Zerafa in braille

How to sign the name Zerafa using Sign Language

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

The name Zerafa in sign language

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