Girl name
Arifah name meaning
“knowledgeable, discerning”
Arifah is a feminine name from Arabic ʿārifah, meaning 'knowledgeable' or 'discerning'. The source word is the feminine form of ʿārif, meaning 'one who knows'. Its root concerns knowledge and recognition, connecting the name's meaning with knowing, understanding, and the ability to discern.
What does Arifah 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 Arifah
From Arabic ʿārifah, the feminine form of ʿārif, 'one who knows'. Its root concerns knowledge and recognition.
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is commonly used says nothing certain about any one person’s ethnicity, religion or background.
Arifah in Islam and the Quran
Arifah 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 Arifah
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Arifah, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Arifah Robiatul Khairunnisa
Meaning of each word
- Arifah: knowledgeable, discerning
- Robiatul: the fourth
- Khairunnisa: the foremost of women
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Arifah Fathia Nurfitriana
Meaning of each word
- Arifah: knowledgeable, discerning
- Fathia: associated with victory
- Nurfitriana: light and innate purity
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Arifah Tursina
Meaning of each word
- Arifah: knowledgeable, discerning
- Tursina: the mountain in Sinai
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Meaning of each word
- Nida: call, summons
- Arifah: knowledgeable, discerning
- Chairun: goodness, something good
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Arifah Soleha
Meaning of each word
- Arifah: knowledgeable, discerning
- Soleha: righteous, virtuous in conduct
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Arifah Rahmayanti Najla
Meaning of each word
- Arifah: knowledgeable, discerning
- Rahmayanti: compassion, mercy
- Najla: having large, wide eyes
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How to pronounce Arifah
| Syllables | 3 · 6 letters · 6-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /arifah/ |
| Arabic script | عارفة |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦲꦫꦶꦥ꦳ꦃ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮃᮛᮤᮖᮂ |
Is Arifah a girl’s name?
Yes, Arifah is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 0% of bearers are male. See all girl names.
Arifah ranks #1,010 among girl names in our data sample (9 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Arifah
- Afifah♀Chaste, preserving personal honor
- Arfah♂♀More knowledgeable
- Arafah♂♀Name of the place and day of standing in pilgrimage
- Alifah♀Warm and companionable
- Aminah♀Safe, secure
- Azizah♀Esteemed, cherished, strong
- Anisah♀Friendly, pleasant as a companion
- Aisah♀Alive, living
- Aliyah♀Exalted, elevated in rank
- Asiah♀One who cares for or comforts
- Atikah♀Noble, of good standing
- Arina♀Peace, tranquility
Names with related meanings
- Widya♀Knowledge, learning
- Saraswati♀Possessing flowing waters
- Widyastuti♀Praise of knowledge
- Widia♀Learning, knowledge
- Widiastuti♀Knowledge and praise
- Hikmah♀Wisdom and deep understanding
- Widyawati♀Learned, possessing knowledge
- Sastra♂♀Literature
- Widayati♀Knowledge, learned
- Mufti♂♀Religious scholar who issues fatwas
- Ilmi♂♀Relating to knowledge
- Widyaningsih♀Knowledge and affection
Famous people named Arifah
- Arifah Fauzi · b. 1969
- Arifah Lubai · b. 2001
- Arifah Umroh
FAQ about the name Arifah
What is the meaning of Arifah?
Arifah means knowledgeable, discerning. From Arabic ʿārifah, the feminine form of ʿārif, 'one who knows'. Its root concerns knowledge and recognition.
Is Arifah a girl’s name?
Yes, Arifah is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 0% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Arifah?
Arifah is of Arabic origin.
Is the name Arifah in the Quran?
Arifah does not appear in the Quran, either as a name or as a word.
How many syllables does Arifah have?
Arifah has 3 syllables (A-ri-fah) and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Arifah?
Arifah ranks #1,010 among girl names in our data sample (9 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Arifah?
Some ideas: Arifah Robiatul Khairunnisa; Arifah Fathia Nurfitriana; Arifah Tursina.
Famous people named Arifah?
Notable people named Arifah include Arifah Fauzi, Arifah Lubai, Arifah Umroh.
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