Girl name
Athifah name meaning
“affectionate, compassionate”
Athifah is a feminine name of Arabic origin meaning affectionate or compassionate. It is a spelling variant of Atifah and derives from the Arabic form ʿāṭifah. That source is feminine in form and carries the meaning of affection or compassion reflected in the name.
What does Athifah 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 Athifah
A spelling variant of Atifah, from Arabic ʿāṭifah, a feminine form meaning affectionate or compassionate.
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is commonly used says nothing certain about any one person’s ethnicity, religion or background.
Athifah in Islam and the Quran
Athifah 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 Athifah
| Syllables | 3 · 7 letters · 7-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /atifah/ |
| Arabic script | عاطفة |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦲꦠꦶꦥ꦳ꦃ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮃᮒ᮪ᮠᮤᮖᮂ |
Is Athifah a girl’s name?
Yes, Athifah is used mostly as a girl’s name. See all girl names.
Athifah ranks #2,756 among girl names in our data sample (1 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Athifah
Names with related meanings
- Ningsih♀Affection, loving care
- Nuraini♀Light of my eye
- Ratih♀Love, delight
- Azizah♀Esteemed, cherished, strong
- Aini♀My eye, my darling
- Amanda♀Worthy of being loved
- Rahmah♀Mercy, loving compassion
- Asmara♂♀Love and romantic desire
- Dinda♀Beloved younger sibling
- Asih♀Affection and caring
- Ulfa♀Affection and closeness
- Kurniasih♀A gift and affection
Famous people named Athifah
- Athifah Mukminah · b. 1995
FAQ about the name Athifah
What is the meaning of Athifah?
Athifah means affectionate, compassionate. A spelling variant of Atifah, from Arabic ʿāṭifah, a feminine form meaning affectionate or compassionate.
Is Athifah a girl’s name?
Yes, Athifah is used mostly as a girl’s name.
What is the origin of the name Athifah?
Athifah is of Arabic origin.
Is the name Athifah in the Quran?
Athifah does not appear in the Quran, either as a name or as a word.
How many syllables does Athifah have?
Athifah has 3 syllables (At-hi-fah) and 7 letters.
How popular is the name Athifah?
Athifah ranks #2,756 among girl names in our data sample (1 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Famous people named Athifah?
Notable people named Athifah include Athifah Mukminah.
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