Boy name
Afiff name meaning
“chaste and honorable”
Afiff is a masculine name of Arabic origin meaning “chaste and honorable.” It comes from the adjective afif, which expresses chastity and restraint from dishonorable conduct. Afif is an alternative spelling of the name, using a single final f instead of the doubled ending.
What does Afiff mean?
Origin and cultural usage of Afiff
From Arabic afif, an adjective expressing chastity and restraint from dishonorable conduct.
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is commonly used says nothing certain about any one person’s ethnicity, religion or background.
Afiff in Islam and the Quran
Afiff 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 Afiff
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Afiff, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Afiff: chaste and honorable
- Nasuhi: sincere counselor
- Habil: breath; fleeting vapor
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Meaning of each word
- Afiff: chaste and honorable
- Faris: knight, horseman
- Sukron: gratitude or an expression of thanks
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Afiff Najmuddin
Meaning of each word
- Afiff: chaste and honorable
- Najmuddin: star of the faith
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Meaning of each word
- Nurhakim: light and wisdom
- Afiff: chaste and honorable
- Rezha: willing acceptance or contentment
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Afiff Marhaban
Meaning of each word
- Afiff: chaste and honorable
- Marhaban: a welcoming greeting
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Meaning of each word
- Afiff: chaste and honorable
- Syafiie: associated with an intercessor
- Masyhur: renowned, widely known
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How to pronounce Afiff
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /afif/ |
| Arabic script | عفيف |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮃᮖᮤᮖ᮪ᮖ᮪ |
Is Afiff a boy’s name?
Yes, Afiff is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 67% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Afiff ranks #3,773 among boy names in our data sample (4 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
The same name in other spellings (for example old and new Indonesian spelling):
Names that sound like Afiff
Names with related meanings
- Tahir♂Pure, unblemished
- Subhan♂The transcendence and glory of God
- Zaki♂Pure, virtuous, growing in goodness
- Taher♂Pure, clean
- Thahir♂Pure, unblemished
- Maksum♂Protected from error or sin
- Thohir♂Pure, free from impurity
- Ning♂♀Clear
- Tirta♂Water
- Fitrah♂♀Innate disposition, original nature
- Ismet♂Purity and protection
- Affan♂Maintaining chastity and personal integrity
FAQ about the name Afiff
What is the meaning of Afiff?
Afiff means chaste and honorable. From Arabic afif, an adjective expressing chastity and restraint from dishonorable conduct.
Is Afiff a boy’s name?
Yes, Afiff is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 67% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Afiff?
Afiff is of Arabic origin.
Is the name Afiff in the Quran?
Afiff does not appear in the Quran, either as a name or as a word.
How many syllables does Afiff have?
Afiff has 2 syllables (A-fiff) and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Afiff?
Afiff ranks #3,773 among boy names in our data sample (4 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What are other spellings of Afiff?
Other spellings: Afif.
What full names go well with Afiff?
Some ideas: Afiff Nasuhi Habil; Afiff Faris Sukron; Afiff Najmuddin.
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