Unisex name
Arfah name meaning
“more knowledgeable”
Arfah is a name used for both boys and girls, commonly linked to Arabic aʿraf, meaning more knowledgeable. Arfah is an adapted name form associated with that word. Its spelling differs from aʿraf, so the connection rests on an adaptation rather than an exact rendering of the Arabic source.
What does Arfah mean?
More knowledgeable
In Indonesian: lebih mengetahui
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 Arfah
Commonly linked to Arabic aʿraf, meaning more knowledgeable. Arfah is an adapted name form rather than an exact rendering of that Arabic word.
Arfah in Islam and the Quran
Arfah 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 Arfah
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters |
|---|---|
| IPA | /arfah/ |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦲꦂꦥ꦳ꦃ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮃᮁᮖᮂ |
Is Arfah a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Arfah is used for both boys and girls. In our data sample, 79% of bearers are male. See all unisex names.
Arfah ranks #208 among unisex names in our data sample (15 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Arfah
- Arfan♂Deep knowledge or inner understanding
- Arafah♂♀Name of the place and day of standing in pilgrimage
- Arifah♀Knowledgeable, discerning
- Arfa♂Higher, most exalted
- Arya♂Noble, honorable
- Arman♂Hope, aspiration
- Aria♂Noble, honorable
- Afifah♀Chaste, preserving personal honor
- Aisah♀Alive, living
- Alfa♂♀The first, a beginning
- Alfiah♀A thousand
- Aras♂Level, height
Famous people named Arfah
- Andi Arfah · b. 1983
- Arfah Effendi · b. 1978
- Arfah Hap · b. 1954
- Arfah Yuri Arif · b. 1977
- Muh. Arfah Syam · b. 1986
FAQ about the name Arfah
What is the meaning of Arfah?
Arfah means more knowledgeable. Commonly linked to Arabic aʿraf, meaning more knowledgeable. Arfah is an adapted name form rather than an exact rendering of that Arabic word.
Is Arfah a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Arfah is used for both boys and girls. In our data sample, 79% of bearers are male.
Is the name Arfah in the Quran?
Arfah does not appear in the Quran, either as a name or as a word.
How many syllables does Arfah have?
Arfah has 2 syllables (Ar-fah) and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Arfah?
Arfah ranks #208 among unisex names in our data sample (15 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Famous people named Arfah?
Notable people named Arfah include Andi Arfah, Arfah Effendi, Arfah Hap.
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