Unisex name
Alfi name meaning
“a thousand”
Alfi is a name used for boys and girls, meaning “a thousand” and commonly linked to Arabic alf. In this derivation, alf is expanded into Alfi. The name can also serve as a short form of Alfian or European names such as Alfred, giving it several possible origins.
What does Alfi mean?
A thousand
In Indonesian: seribu
Origin and cultural usage of Alfi
It can be linked to Arabic alf, meaning a thousand, expanded to Alfi. It can also shorten Alfian or European names such as Alfred.
Alfi in Islam and the Quran
Alfi 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.
How to pronounce Alfi
| Syllables | 2 · 4 letters |
|---|---|
| IPA | /alfi/ |
| Arabic script | ألفي |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦲꦭ꧀ꦥ꦳ꦶ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮃᮜ᮪ᮖᮤ |
Is Alfi a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Alfi is used for both boys and girls. In our data sample, 52% of bearers are male. See all unisex names.
Alfi ranks #126 among unisex 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 Alfi
Famous people named Alfi
- Alfi · b. 1992
- Alfi Barokah · b. 1983
- Alfi Hutnan Lubis
- Alfi Luthfiani · b. 1983
- Alfi Mushaithir M · b. 1982
- Alfi N. Rustam · b. 1981
- Alfi Ni'mah Maarif · b. 1976
- Alfi Novtriansyah Rustam · b. 1981
- Alfi Rumidatul
- Hi. Alfi Murtiono
FAQ about the name Alfi
What is the meaning of Alfi?
Alfi means a thousand. It can be linked to Arabic alf, meaning a thousand, expanded to Alfi. It can also shorten Alfian or European names such as Alfred.
Is Alfi a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Alfi is used for both boys and girls. In our data sample, 52% of bearers are male.
Is the name Alfi in the Quran?
Alfi does not appear in the Quran, either as a name or as a word.
How many syllables does Alfi have?
Alfi has 2 syllables (Al-fi) and 4 letters.
How popular is the name Alfi?
Alfi ranks #126 among unisex names in our data sample (24 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Famous people named Alfi?
Notable people named Alfi include Alfi, Alfi Barokah, Alfi Hutnan Lubis.
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