Boy name
Arifin name meaning
“those who possess knowledge”
Arifin is a masculine name from Arabic ʿārifīn, meaning those who possess knowledge. The source word is an inflected plural of ʿārif, meaning knowing or knowledgeable. In Sufi usage, it can refer to those with spiritual knowledge. Ariffin is a spelling variant of the name.
What does Arifin mean?
Origin and cultural usage of Arifin
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.
Arifin in Islam and the Quran
Arifin 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 Arifin
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Arifin, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
Arifin as a first name
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Interpretation
May this knowledgeable person be blessed with abundance, like a fragrant plant.Meaning of each word
- Arifin: those who possess knowledge
- Raihan: a fragrant aromatic plant
- Mubarak: endowed with blessings
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Interpretation
May this knowledgeable person be beloved, safe, and blessed with wellbeing.Meaning of each word
- Arifin: those who possess knowledge
- Habib: beloved, dearly loved
- Salamat: safety and well-being
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Interpretation
A picture of a knowledgeable person with basil's fragrance and a lion's might.Meaning of each word
- Arifin: those who possess knowledge
- Rayhan: fragrant plant, basil
- Usamah: mighty lion
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Arifin Kausar
Interpretation
May this person be knowledgeable and possess an abundance of goodness.Meaning of each word
- Arifin: those who possess knowledge
- Kausar: abundant goodness
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Arifin Rezha
Interpretation
May this knowledgeable person have a willing and contented heart.Meaning of each word
- Arifin: those who possess knowledge
- Rezha: willing acceptance or contentment
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Interpretation
May this knowledgeable person receive gifts of livelihood and guidance.Meaning of each word
- Arifin: those who possess knowledge
- Rezky: sustenance, provision for life
- Hida: guidance; direction
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Arifin Hafiz
Interpretation
May this person be a guardian with knowledge in their keeping.Meaning of each word
- Arifin: those who possess knowledge
- Hafiz: guardian; one who memorizes the Quran
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Interpretation
May this person be a knowledgeable friend with a generous heart.Meaning of each word
- Arifin: those who possess knowledge
- Khalil: an intimate friend, a beloved companion
- Hisyam: generosity
Arifin as a middle name
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Interpretation
May this knowledgeable person have moral excellence and be worthy of trust.Meaning of each word
- Fadillah: virtue, moral excellence
- Arifin: those who possess knowledge
- Sadik: truthful, trustworthy
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Interpretation
May this person be a knowledgeable guardian who receives abundant mercy.Meaning of each word
- Hafiz: guardian; one who memorizes the Quran
- Arifin: those who possess knowledge
- Markum: one granted mercy
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May this knowledgeable person be patient and persevere in remembrance.Meaning of each word
- Sabir: patient, persevering through hardship
- Arifin: those who possess knowledge
- Zikri: remembrance or recalling
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Interpretation
May this knowledgeable person attain victory and an abundance of goodness.Meaning of each word
- Fathor: opening, victory
- Arifin: those who possess knowledge
- Kautsar: an abundant gift of goodness
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May this person be a knowledgeable servant, patient and forbearing.Meaning of each word
- Hilmi: patient and forbearing
- Arifin: those who possess knowledge
- Dul: servant, devotee
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May this person have a knowledgeable, patient, and forbearing natural disposition.Meaning of each word
- Fitrah: innate disposition, original nature
- Arifin: those who possess knowledge
- Hilmi: patient and forbearing
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Interpretation
May this person be a knowledgeable guardian with a natural disposition.Meaning of each word
- Havid: guardian; preserver
- Arifin: those who possess knowledge
- Fitrianto: natural, innate
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Interpretation
May this person be knowledgeable, truthful, and filled with joy.Meaning of each word
- Shidqi: truthful, committed to honesty
- Arifin: those who possess knowledge
- Farhan: joyful, delighted
Arifin as a last name
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Khalil Arifin
Interpretation
May this person be a close friend with knowledge in friendship.Meaning of each word
- Khalil: an intimate friend, a beloved companion
- Arifin: those who possess knowledge
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Interpretation
May this person be a knowledgeable opener who grows in abundance.Meaning of each word
- Fatih: opener, conqueror
- Zaidan: increase, abundant growth
- Arifin: those who possess knowledge
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Rayhan Arifin
Interpretation
A picture of a knowledgeable person resembling a fragrant basil plant.Meaning of each word
- Rayhan: fragrant plant, basil
- Arifin: those who possess knowledge
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Tamami Arifin
Interpretation
May this knowledgeable person possess a sense of completeness and perfection.Meaning of each word
- Tamami: perfection, completeness
- Arifin: those who possess knowledge
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Interpretation
A picture of a knowledgeable person with joy and the fragrance of basil.Meaning of each word
- Sururi: associated with joy
- Rayhan: fragrant plant, basil
- Arifin: those who possess knowledge
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Rizky Arifin
Interpretation
May this knowledgeable person receive the provisions needed for livelihood.Meaning of each word
- Rizky: sustenance, provision
- Arifin: those who possess knowledge
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Interpretation
May this knowledgeable person have abundant goodness and a natural disposition.Meaning of each word
- Kausar: abundant goodness
- Fitrianto: natural, innate
- Arifin: those who possess knowledge
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Mudaffar Arifin
Interpretation
May this person be knowledgeable and succeed in attaining victory.Meaning of each word
- Mudaffar: one granted victory
- Arifin: those who possess knowledge
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How to pronounce Arifin
| Syllables | 3 · 6 letters · 6-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /arifin/ |
| Arabic script | عارفين |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦲꦫꦶꦥ꦳ꦶꦤ꧀ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮃᮛᮤᮖᮤᮔ᮪ |
Is Arifin a boy’s name?
Yes, Arifin is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 95% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Arifin ranks #21 among boy names in our data sample (345 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 Arifin
- Aripin♂Knowledgeable people, those who understand
- Arifien♂Those who know
- Arif♂Knowledgeable, wise
- Abidin♂Those who worship
- Arfan♂Deep knowledge or inner understanding
- Alimin♂People who possess knowledge
- Armin♂Whole, universal
- Arwin♂Friend of the people
- Alfin♂Elf friend
- Arbain♂The number forty
- Asikin♂Lovers, those who love
- Afifi♂Associated with chastity and propriety
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
Famous people named Arifin
- Arifin C. Noer · b. 1941
- Arifin Putra · b. 1987
- Arifin Tasrif · b. 1953
- Arifin Siregar · b. 1934
- Arifin Achmad · b. 1924
- Arifin Arpan · b. 1955
- Arifin Ginuni · b. 1983
- Arifin Panigoro · b. 1945
- Arifin Bey · b. 1925
- Arifin Noor
- Arifin Tarigan · b. 1942
- Arifin · b. 1939
FAQ about the name Arifin
What is the meaning of Arifin?
Arifin 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 Arifin a boy’s name?
Yes, Arifin is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 95% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Arifin?
Arifin is of Arabic origin.
Is the name Arifin in the Quran?
Arifin does not appear in the Quran, either as a name or as a word.
How many syllables does Arifin have?
Arifin has 3 syllables (A-ri-fin) and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Arifin?
Arifin ranks #21 among boy names in our data sample (345 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What are other spellings of Arifin?
Other spellings: Ariffin.
What full names go well with Arifin?
Some ideas: Arifin Raihan Mubarak; Fadillah Arifin Sadik; Khalil Arifin.
Famous people named Arifin?
Notable people named Arifin include Arifin C. Noer, Arifin Putra, Arifin Tasrif.
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