Girl name
Iffah name meaning
“self-restraint and personal chastity”
Iffah is a feminine name from Arabic ʿiffah, meaning self-restraint and personal chastity. The source word denotes restraint from improper or forbidden conduct. In use as a given name, this meaning also encompasses personal honor, connecting the idea of restraint with the preservation of chastity.
What does Iffah mean?
Self-restraint and personal chastity
In Indonesian: pengendalian diri dan kehormatan diri
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 Iffah
From Arabic ʿiffah, denoting restraint from improper or forbidden conduct. As a name, it evokes personal honor and chastity.
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is commonly used says nothing certain about any one person’s ethnicity, religion or background.
Iffah in Islam and the Quran
Iffah 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 Iffah
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Iffah, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Iffah: self-restraint and personal chastity
- Maulida: birth, birthday
- Alvi: associated with Ali
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Meaning of each word
- Iffah: self-restraint and personal chastity
- Nuha: intellect, sound judgment
- Akbari: associated with Akbar
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Iffah Adham
Meaning of each word
- Iffah: self-restraint and personal chastity
- Adham: deep black; a black horse
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Meaning of each word
- Rufaidah: a little help, support
- Iffah: self-restraint and personal chastity
- Sadiyah: fortunate and happy
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Iffah Marifah
Meaning of each word
- Iffah: self-restraint and personal chastity
- Marifah: knowledge, deep understanding
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Meaning of each word
- Iffah: self-restraint and personal chastity
- Raihanah: sweet-smelling aromatic plant
- Hanifa: steadfast in upright faith
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How to pronounce Iffah
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /ifah/ |
| Arabic script | عفة |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦲꦶꦥ꦳꧀ꦥ꦳ꦃ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮄᮖ᮪ᮖᮂ |
Is Iffah a girl’s name?
Yes, Iffah is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 0% of bearers are male. See all girl names.
Iffah ranks #2,566 among girl names in our data sample (3 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Iffah
Names with related meanings
- Suci♀Pure, free from stain
- Fitriani♀Associated with innate nature and purity
- Murni♀Pure, unmixed
- Agnes♀Pure, chaste
- Fitriana♀Innate nature, original purity
- Karina♀Pure
- Afifah♀Chaste, preserving personal honor
- Ning♂♀Clear
- Fitriyani♀Associated with innate nature or purity
- Fitrah♂♀Innate disposition, original nature
- Nirmala♀Pure, clean and unblemished
- Isma♀Protection, safeguarding
Famous people named Iffah
- Iffah Amalia Azzahra
- Iffah Hidayatur Rohmah · b. 1989
- Iffah Novianti · b. 1977
FAQ about the name Iffah
What is the meaning of Iffah?
Iffah means self-restraint and personal chastity. From Arabic ʿiffah, denoting restraint from improper or forbidden conduct. As a name, it evokes personal honor and chastity.
Is Iffah a girl’s name?
Yes, Iffah is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 0% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Iffah?
Iffah is of Arabic origin.
Is the name Iffah in the Quran?
Iffah does not appear in the Quran, either as a name or as a word.
How many syllables does Iffah have?
Iffah has 2 syllables (If-fah) and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Iffah?
Iffah ranks #2,566 among girl names in our data sample (3 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Iffah?
Some ideas: Iffah Maulida Alvi; Iffah Nuha Akbari; Iffah Adham.
Famous people named Iffah?
Notable people named Iffah include Iffah Amalia Azzahra, Iffah Hidayatur Rohmah, Iffah Novianti.
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