Kashif

Kashif is a surname with origins in South Asia, particularly in countries such as Pakistan and India. The name is of Arabic and Persian origin, meaning "revealer" or "discoverer". It is frequently used as a given name in Islamic cultures, denoting someone who uncovers knowledge or reveals the truth.

Individuals bearing the surname Kashif often trace their lineage back to families with connections to the Islamic faith, and the name can carry connotations of wisdom, insight, and enlightenment. It is not a common surname in the United Kingdom, but it may be found within British communities with roots in South Asia.

The name Kashif represents a rich cultural heritage and embodies values of knowledge and truth-seeking. In a contemporary context, individuals with the surname Kashif may have diverse backgrounds and pursuits, but they may hold on to the proud legacy associated with their ancestral name.

There are approximately 498 people named Kashif in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around eight in a million people in Britain are named Kashif.

Typical given names associated with the surname

Male

  • Abdul
  • Ali
  • Mahmood
  • Mohammad
  • Mohammed
  • Muhammad
  • Muhammed
  • Raja
  • Shafiq
  • Sheikh
  • Syed

Female

  • Asma
  • Ayesha
  • Faiza
  • Hina
  • Sadia
  • Saima
  • Sana
  • Shazia
  • Sobia
  • Uzma

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