Boy name
Daffa name meaning
“defender, repeller of harm”
Daffa is a masculine name commonly linked in Indonesian naming to Arabic daffāʿ, meaning defender or repeller of harm. The source word describes one who repeatedly repels or wards off. This sense of warding something off underlies the interpretation of Daffa as defender.
What does Daffa mean?
Origin and cultural usage of Daffa
In Indonesian naming, Daffa is commonly linked to Arabic daffāʿ, 'one who repeatedly repels or wards off'. This underlies the interpretation 'defender'.
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is commonly used says nothing certain about any one person’s ethnicity, religion or background.
Daffa in Islam and the Quran
Daffa 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 Daffa
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Daffa, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Daffa: defender, repeller of harm
- Nasuhi: sincere counselor
- Arsy: throne or royal seat
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Meaning of each word
- Daffa: defender, repeller of harm
- Bustanul: garden or orchard
- Mashud: witnessed, seen
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Daffa Athoillah
Meaning of each word
- Daffa: defender, repeller of harm
- Athoillah: a gift from God
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Meaning of each word
- Mubarak: endowed with blessings
- Daffa: defender, repeller of harm
- Romadhona: the month of Ramadan
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Daffa Alip
Meaning of each word
- Daffa: defender, repeller of harm
- Alip: first letter of the Arabic alphabet
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Daffa Arfa Sulkarnain
Meaning of each word
- Daffa: defender, repeller of harm
- Arfa: higher, most exalted
- Sulkarnain: possessor of two horns
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How to pronounce Daffa
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /dafa/ |
| Arabic script | دفّاع |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦢꦥ꦳꧀ꦥ꦳ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮓᮖ᮪ᮖ |
Is Daffa a boy’s name?
Yes, Daffa is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Daffa ranks #2,179 among boy names in our data sample (8 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Daffa
Names with related meanings
- Iskandar♂Defender of humankind
- Ferry♂Peaceful protector
- Satria♂Knight, noble warrior
- Alexander♂Defender of people, protector of others
- Sudirman♂Good and steadfast
- Andreas♂Manly, courageous
- Idrus♂Lion in traditional interpretation
- Andre♂Brave and manly
- Richard♂Brave ruler
- Fernando♂Bold in a journey
- Satrio♂Knight or noble warrior
- Ferdinand♂Bold in journeying
Famous people named Daffa
- Daffa Dhoifullah · b. 2003
- Daffa Khadafi · b. 2000
- Daffa Maulana Mirza Hutagalung · b. 1998
- Daffa Naufal Putra Oktari
FAQ about the name Daffa
What is the meaning of Daffa?
Daffa means defender, repeller of harm. In Indonesian naming, Daffa is commonly linked to Arabic daffāʿ, 'one who repeatedly repels or wards off'. This underlies the interpretation 'defender'.
Is Daffa a boy’s name?
Yes, Daffa is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Daffa?
Daffa is of Arabic origin.
Is the name Daffa in the Quran?
Daffa does not appear in the Quran, either as a name or as a word.
How many syllables does Daffa have?
Daffa has 2 syllables (Daf-fa) and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Daffa?
Daffa ranks #2,179 among boy names in our data sample (8 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Daffa?
Some ideas: Daffa Nasuhi Arsy; Daffa Bustanul Mashud; Daffa Athoillah.
Famous people named Daffa?
Notable people named Daffa include Daffa Dhoifullah, Daffa Khadafi, Daffa Maulana Mirza Hutagalung.
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