The baby name Rufaro is a Unisex name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced roo-FAH-roh (IPA: /ruˈfaːro/).
Rufaro is Shona in Origin.
The baby name Rufaro is a Unisex name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced roo-FAH-roh (IPA: /ruˈfaːro/).
Rufaro is Shona in Origin.
Rufaro is a unisex given name from Shona, a Bantu language of Zimbabwe, meaning "happiness" or "joy." It comes from the root verb fara, "to rejoice," with the nominal prefix ru- forming a noun of state: rufaro. The typical pronunciation is roo-FAH-roh. As a straightforward, upbeat virtue name, it communicates a wish for a joyful life and for good fortune to the family and community.
Use of Rufaro is widespread in Zimbabwe and among the diaspora in South Africa, the United Kingdom, and beyond, and it grew especially after the mid-20th century alongside a revival of indigenous names. Related Shona forms include Farai ("rejoice"), Tafara ("we have rejoiced"), Mufaro ("joy"), and Tafadzwa ("we are pleased"). Nicknames or short forms include Ru and Faro. While firmly Shona in origin, its clear meaning and mellifluous sound have supported occasional cross-cultural adoption.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BW | Girls | 0 | #145 | 7 | 4,216 |
| BW | Boys | 0 | #151 | 4 | 4,685 |
| NA | Girls | 0 | #237 | 1 | 7,146 |
| NA | Boys | 0 | #252 | 2 | 6,830 |
| CN | Boys | 0 | #330 | 2 | 9,639 |
| QA | Girls | 0 | #343 | 1 | 15,378 |
| HK | 0 | #357 | 1 | 8,483 | |
| CN | Girls | 0 | #359 | 1 | 8,829 |
| MU | Boys | 0 | #369 | 1 | 8,477 |
| OM | Girls | 0 | #424 | 1 | 15,987 |
| ZA | 0 | #466 | 9 | 14,421 | |
| CR | Girls | 0 | #572 | 2 | 11,342 |
| QA | Boys | 0 | #743 | 1 | 18,093 |
| EG | Boys | 0 | #925 | 1 | 15,035 |
| ZA | Girls | 0 | #1,042 | 100 | 25,928 |
| ZA | Boys | 0 | #1,134 | 45 | 25,619 |
| AE | Boys | 0 | #1,141 | 3 | 22,615 |
| DZ | 0 | #1,233 | 2 | 20,130 |
Rufaro is popular in 12 countries — most recent births per country:
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