Girl name
Afifah name meaning
“chaste, preserving personal honor”
Afifah is a feminine Arabic name meaning “chaste” or “preserving personal honor.” It comes from Arabic afifah, the feminine form of afif. The source word conveys chastity and moral restraint, including refraining from dishonorable conduct, while afif is the related masculine form of the same word.
What does Afifah mean?
The ending -ah has different backgrounds in Indah, Fatimah, and Aisyah. In some Arabic-derived names, this spelling can represent a feminine ending, but that explanation does not apply to every name ending in -ah. More girl names ending in -ah →
Origin and cultural usage of Afifah
From Arabic afifah, the feminine of afif, meaning chaste or morally restrained.
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is commonly used says nothing certain about any one person’s ethnicity, religion or background.
Afifah in Islam and the Quran
Afifah does not appear in the Quran, either as a name or as a word.
This describes the word and the name, not the religion of anyone who bears it.
Name combinations with Afifah
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Afifah, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Afifah: chaste, preserving personal honor
- Rafika: female friend, kindly companion
- Minah: safe, secure
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Meaning of each word
- Afifah: chaste, preserving personal honor
- Tanzil: the sending down of revelation
- Rahmatika: mercy, gracious gift
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Afifah Fara
Meaning of each word
- Afifah: chaste, preserving personal honor
- Fara: joy
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Meaning of each word
- Mutia: obedient, dutiful
- Afifah: chaste, preserving personal honor
- Warda: a rose flower
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Afifah Paridah
Meaning of each word
- Afifah: chaste, preserving personal honor
- Paridah: unique, without equal
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Meaning of each word
- Afifah: chaste, preserving personal honor
- Rahmawati: compassion, graciousness
- Zuhriyah: relating to flowers
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How to pronounce Afifah
| Syllables | 3 · 6 letters · 6-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /afifah/ |
| Arabic script | عفيفة |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦲꦥ꦳ꦶꦥ꦳ꦃ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮃᮖᮤᮖᮂ |
Is Afifah a girl’s name?
Yes, Afifah is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 0% of bearers are male. See all girl names.
Afifah ranks #386 among girl names in our data sample (24 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Afifah
- Arifah♀Knowledgeable, discerning
- Afiah♀Health and well-being
- Alifah♀Warm and companionable
- Aminah♀Safe, secure
- Azizah♀Esteemed, cherished, strong
- Anisah♀Friendly, pleasant as a companion
- Aisah♀Alive, living
- Aliyah♀Exalted, elevated in rank
- Alfiah♀A thousand
- Arfah♂♀More knowledgeable
- Asiah♀One who cares for or comforts
- Atikah♀Noble, of good standing
Names with related meanings
- Suci♀Pure, free from stain
- Fitriani♀Associated with innate nature and purity
- Murni♀Pure, unmixed
- Agnes♀Pure, chaste
- Fitriana♀Innate nature, original purity
- Karina♀Pure
- Ning♂♀Clear
- Fitriyani♀Associated with innate nature or purity
- Fitrah♂♀Innate disposition, original nature
- Nirmala♀Pure, clean and unblemished
- Isma♀Protection, safeguarding
- Murniati♀Pure, free from admixture
Famous people named Afifah
- Afifah Alia · b. 1975
- Afifah Ifah'nda · b. 2001
- Afifah
- Afifah Linda Sari
- Afifah Lora Hidayahtul Umamah · b. 2003
- Afifah Nurlela Awam
- Afifah Putri Ansari · b. 2001
- Afifah Rahimy
FAQ about the name Afifah
What is the meaning of Afifah?
Afifah means chaste, preserving personal honor. From Arabic afifah, the feminine of afif, meaning chaste or morally restrained.
Is Afifah a girl’s name?
Yes, Afifah is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 0% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Afifah?
Afifah is of Arabic origin.
Is the name Afifah in the Quran?
Afifah does not appear in the Quran, either as a name or as a word.
How many syllables does Afifah have?
Afifah has 3 syllables (A-fi-fah) and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Afifah?
Afifah ranks #386 among girl names in our data sample (24 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Afifah?
Some ideas: Afifah Rafika Minah; Afifah Tanzil Rahmatika; Afifah Fara.
Famous people named Afifah?
Notable people named Afifah include Afifah Alia, Afifah Ifah'nda, Afifah.
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