Shaft
SHAFT
Letters
5
Syllables
1
Origin
English
Total Births
103
Peak Year
#32 in 1972
First Recorded
1971
Style
Strong & Bold
Spelling
Easy to spell
What It Means
An English surname, referring to a long, narrow, typically cylindrical body or component forming part of a machine or other structure.
Numerology
The Achiever
Powerful, determined, and success-oriented. Names at 8 project confidence and ambition.
Famous Namesakes
John Shaft
Fictional private detective in film and literature
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