Girl name
Alifah name meaning
“warm and companionable”
Alifah is a feminine name commonly linked to Arabic alīfa, meaning ‘warm and companionable’. Alīfa is the feminine form of alīf, meaning ‘familiar’ or ‘companionable’. The Latin spelling Alifah can also represent other Arabic words, while this interpretation follows its connection with alīfa and alīf.
What does Alifah 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 Alifah
Probably from Arabic alīfa, the feminine of alīf, ‘familiar, companionable’. This Latin spelling can also represent other Arabic words.
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is commonly used says nothing certain about any one person’s ethnicity, religion or background.
Alifah in Islam and the Quran
Alifah 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 Alifah
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Alifah, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Alifah: warm and companionable
- Medina: city, urban settlement
- Farah: joy, gladness
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Meaning of each word
- Alifah: warm and companionable
- Nurjanna: light of paradise
- Halimatus: forbearing, gentle in manner
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Alifah Riska
Meaning of each word
- Alifah: warm and companionable
- Riska: sustenance or provision
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Meaning of each word
- Rodiah: content, satisfied
- Alifah: warm and companionable
- Ulya: highest or most exalted
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Alifah Pitri
Meaning of each word
- Alifah: warm and companionable
- Pitri: natural purity; innate nature
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Meaning of each word
- Alifah: warm and companionable
- Fajrin: the first light of morning
- Nafisah: valuable, precious
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How to pronounce Alifah
| Syllables | 3 · 6 letters · 6-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /alifah/ |
| Arabic script | أليفة |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦲꦭꦶꦥ꦳ꦃ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮃᮜᮤᮖᮂ |
Is Alifah a girl’s name?
Yes, Alifah is used mostly as a girl’s name. See all girl names.
Alifah ranks #2,521 among girl names in our data sample (3 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Alifah
- Afifah♀Chaste, preserving personal honor
- Aliyah♀Exalted, elevated in rank
- Arifah♀Knowledgeable, discerning
- Alifa♀Friendly, familiar, companionable
- Aliah♀High, exalted
- Aminah♀Safe, secure
- Azizah♀Esteemed, cherished, strong
- Anisah♀Friendly, pleasant as a companion
- Aisah♀Alive, living
- Alfa♂♀The first, a beginning
- Alfiah♀A thousand
- Alia♀High, elevated in rank
Names with related meanings
- Ani♀Grace, favor
- Rahma♀Compassion, mercy
- Latief♂♀Gentle, kind
- Anis♂♀Close and friendly companion
- Rauf♂♀Deeply kind, compassionate
- Nurhasanah♀Light of goodness
- Latifah♀Gentle, gracious, kind
- Halimah♀Forbearing, patient, slow to anger
- Anisah♀Friendly, pleasant as a companion
- Sudjana♂♀A good, virtuous person
- Anny♀Grace, favor
- Rafika♀Female friend, kindly companion
Famous people named Alifah
- Alifah Syeban
FAQ about the name Alifah
What is the meaning of Alifah?
Alifah means warm and companionable. Probably from Arabic alīfa, the feminine of alīf, ‘familiar, companionable’. This Latin spelling can also represent other Arabic words.
Is Alifah a girl’s name?
Yes, Alifah is used mostly as a girl’s name.
What is the origin of the name Alifah?
Alifah is of Arabic origin.
Is the name Alifah in the Quran?
Alifah does not appear in the Quran, either as a name or as a word.
How many syllables does Alifah have?
Alifah has 3 syllables (A-li-fah) and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Alifah?
Alifah ranks #2,521 among girl names in our data sample (3 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Alifah?
Some ideas: Alifah Medina Farah; Alifah Nurjanna Halimatus; Alifah Riska.
Famous people named Alifah?
Notable people named Alifah include Alifah Syeban.
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