Cognomen حرف (Arif 
, حرف 
, Harf 
) , worldwide, is a prevalent last name. The last name حرف is characteristic of Pakistan, where it is a common surname, Maldives, and Oman (explore the name in all countries). Not in comparison with a country's population, it is the most numerous in Pakistan, Indonesia, and India. Likewise, حرف is the forename as well as the last name.
| VARIANT | COUNTRY |
|---|---|
| Arif | Bangladesh, Pakistan, India, Indonesia, Saudi Arabia |
| حرف | Iraq, Egypt, Sudan, Saudi Arabia, Algeria |
| Harf | Morocco, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Saudi Arabia |