Unisex name
Arafah name meaning
“name of the place and day of standing in pilgrimage”
Arafah is a name used for both boys and girls, from Arabic ʿArafah, the name of a place associated with the standing ritual of Hajj. It also designates the ninth day of Dhu al-Hijjah, giving the name both a place reference and a calendar reference.
What does Arafah mean?
Name of the place and day of standing in pilgrimage
In Indonesian: nama tempat dan hari wukuf
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 Arafah
From Arabic ʿArafah, a place name associated with the standing ritual of Hajj and the designation of the ninth day of Dhu al-Hijjah.
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is commonly used says nothing certain about any one person’s ethnicity, religion or background.
Arafah in Islam and the Quran
Arafah 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 Arafah
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Arafah, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Arafah: name of the place and day of standing in pilgrimage
- Hayatul: life, living
- Shofa: clarity, purity of heart
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Meaning of each word
- Arafah: name of the place and day of standing in pilgrimage
- Hanief: upright in faith
- Radi: content, satisfied or accepting
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Arafah Sultoni
Meaning of each word
- Arafah: name of the place and day of standing in pilgrimage
- Sultoni: sultanic or royal
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Meaning of each word
- Rohi: my soul; relating to the spirit
- Arafah: name of the place and day of standing in pilgrimage
- Hilmi: patient and forbearing
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Arafah Sabil
Meaning of each word
- Arafah: name of the place and day of standing in pilgrimage
- Sabil: way or path
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Meaning of each word
- Arafah: name of the place and day of standing in pilgrimage
- Mudatsir: one wrapped in a cloak
- Faishol: arbiter or distinguisher
How to pronounce Arafah
| Syllables | 3 · 6 letters · 6-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /arafah/ |
| Arabic script | عرفة |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦲꦫꦥ꦳ꦃ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮃᮛᮖᮂ |
Is Arafah a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Arafah is used for both boys and girls. In our data sample, 50% of bearers are male. See all unisex names.
Arafah ranks #293 among unisex names in our data sample (11 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Arafah
Names with related meanings
- Hidayat♂Guidance toward the right path
- Wahyu♂♀Divine message or inspiration
- Endang♂♀Female ascetic
- Wahyudi♂Revelation, divine message
- Wahyuni♀Revelation, divine message
- Firdaus♂Paradise, a garden of eternal bliss
- Aulia♂♀Protectors, close allies, or saints
- Firman♂God's word, divine command
- Yasin♂Name of a Quranic chapter
- Sukma♂♀Soul, spirit of life
- Darwis♂Dervish, a Sufi ascetic
- Nurjanah♀Light of paradise
Famous people named Arafah
- Arafah Rianti · b. 1997
- Arafah · b. 1980
FAQ about the name Arafah
What is the meaning of Arafah?
Arafah means name of the place and day of standing in pilgrimage. From Arabic ʿArafah, a place name associated with the standing ritual of Hajj and the designation of the ninth day of Dhu al-Hijjah.
Is Arafah a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Arafah is used for both boys and girls. In our data sample, 50% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Arafah?
Arafah is of Arabic origin.
Is the name Arafah in the Quran?
Arafah does not appear in the Quran, either as a name or as a word.
How many syllables does Arafah have?
Arafah has 3 syllables (A-ra-fah) and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Arafah?
Arafah ranks #293 among unisex names in our data sample (11 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Arafah?
Some ideas: Arafah Hayatul Shofa; Arafah Hanief Radi; Arafah Sultoni.
Famous people named Arafah?
Notable people named Arafah include Arafah Rianti, Arafah.
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