Boy name
Ariffin name meaning
“those who possess knowledge”
Ariffin is a masculine name of Arabic origin meaning those who possess knowledge. It comes from ʿārifīn, an inflected plural of ʿārif, meaning knowing or knowledgeable. Arifin is a spelling variant, and in Sufi usage the source word can refer to those with spiritual knowledge.
What does Ariffin mean?
Origin and cultural usage of Ariffin
From Arabic ʿārifīn, an inflected plural of ʿārif, meaning knowing or knowledgeable. In Sufi usage it can refer to those with spiritual knowledge.
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is commonly used says nothing certain about any one person’s ethnicity, religion or background.
Ariffin in Islam and the Quran
Ariffin 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 Ariffin
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Ariffin, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Ariffin: those who possess knowledge
- Fuadi: my heart, the inner heart
- Mashum: protected from sin
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Meaning of each word
- Ariffin: those who possess knowledge
- Walid: a newly born child
- Saifullah: the sword of God
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Ariffin Niam
Meaning of each word
- Ariffin: those who possess knowledge
- Niam: blessings or favors
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Meaning of each word
- Hafil: abundant; full
- Ariffin: those who possess knowledge
- Chotib: one who delivers a sermon
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Ariffin Masrur
Meaning of each word
- Ariffin: those who possess knowledge
- Masrur: filled with joy
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Meaning of each word
- Ariffin: those who possess knowledge
- Faiz: successful in attaining victory
- Ghazi: warrior taking part in a campaign
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How to pronounce Ariffin
| Syllables | 3 · 7 letters · 7-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /arifin/ |
| Arabic script | عارفين |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦲꦫꦶꦥ꦳꧀ꦥ꦳ꦶꦤ꧀ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮃᮛᮤᮖ᮪ᮖᮤᮔ᮪ |
Is Ariffin a boy’s name?
Yes, Ariffin is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Ariffin ranks #2,733 among boy names in our data sample (6 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
The same name in other spellings (for example old and new Indonesian spelling):
Names that sound like Ariffin
Names with related meanings
- Arif♂Knowledgeable, wise
- Arief♂Knowledgeable, wise
- Aji♂Valuable
- Irfan♂Knowledge, deep understanding
- Idris♂Studious in traditional interpretation
- Fahmi♂Related to understanding
- Didik♂To guide, to educate
- Fikri♂Relating to thought or ideas
- Pramono♂Measure, evidence, basis of knowledge
- Siswanto♂Associated with a pupil or learner
- Adji♂Valuable
- Irvan♂Knowledge, deep understanding
FAQ about the name Ariffin
What is the meaning of Ariffin?
Ariffin means those who possess knowledge. From Arabic ʿārifīn, an inflected plural of ʿārif, meaning knowing or knowledgeable. In Sufi usage it can refer to those with spiritual knowledge.
Is Ariffin a boy’s name?
Yes, Ariffin is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Ariffin?
Ariffin is of Arabic origin.
Is the name Ariffin in the Quran?
Ariffin does not appear in the Quran, either as a name or as a word.
How many syllables does Ariffin have?
Ariffin has 3 syllables (A-rif-fin) and 7 letters.
How popular is the name Ariffin?
Ariffin ranks #2,733 among boy names in our data sample (6 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What are other spellings of Ariffin?
Other spellings: Arifin.
What full names go well with Ariffin?
Some ideas: Ariffin Fuadi Mashum; Ariffin Walid Saifullah; Ariffin Niam.
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