Ghafur

Ghafur, pronounced as /gəˈfu:ɻ/ is a British surname of Arabic origin. It is a variant of the Islamic name "Al-Ghafur", meaning "The Forgiving" or "The All-Forgiving". The name reflects one of the attributes of God in Islam.

The Ghafur surname is relatively rare in Britain, with most bearers being of South Asian or Middle Eastern descent, reflecting the historical connections between the United Kingdom and these regions.

Individuals bearing the Ghafur surname can be found across various professional fields, including academia, business, and the arts. Some notable figures with this surname have made significant contributions to British society, contributing to the rich diversity of the nation's cultural landscape.

As with many surnames of foreign origin in Britain, the presence of the Ghafur surname serves as a testament to the diverse and multicultural fabric of contemporary British society.

There are approximately 123 people named Ghafur in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around two in a million people in Britain are named Ghafur.

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