Shafi
Meaning of Shafi
Shafi is a male name with origins in Arabic and Urdu. In Arabic, it is pronounced as SHA-fee (/ˈʃɑfi/), while in Urdu, it is pronounced as SHAH-fee (/ˈʃɑfi/). Shafiq is a variation of the name. In the United States, Shafi has been given to newborn boys since at least 1974, with varying levels of popularity. It ranked as the 4633rd most popular name in 1974 and reached its highest ranking in 2009 at 9860th place. The name has seen consistent usage throughout the years, with occasional fluctuations in popularity.
Pronunciation
Arabic
- Pronunced as SHA-fee (/ˈʃɑfi/)
Urdu
- Pronunced as SHAH-fee (/ˈʃɑfi/)
U.S. Popularity Chart
Notable People Named Shafi
| Shafi Ahmed is a renowned chief surgeon, teacher, futurist, innovator, professor, and entrepreneur. |
| Shafi Goldwasser - Shafrira Goldwasser is an Israeli-American computer scientist and Turing Award winner known for her work at MIT, the Weizmann Institute of Science, and the University of California, Berkeley. |
| William Curtis Porter, also known as Shafi Hadi, was a prominent American jazz saxophonist recognized for his collaborations with Charles Mingus and Hank Mobley. |
| Mohammed Safiullah Moinudden "Shafi" is an Indian actor recognized for his performances in Telugu, Tamil, and Hindi cinema, debuting in the 2002 film Khadgam and earning the Filmfare Award for Best Villain - Telugu. |
| Rasheed M. H., also known as Shafi, is a popular Indian film director in Malayalam cinema, known for directing comedy films and making his directorial debut with One Man Show in 2001. |
