Girl name
Marifah name meaning
“knowledge, deep understanding”
Marifah is a feminine name of Arabic origin meaning knowledge or deep understanding. It derives from maʿrifah, an Arabic word meaning knowledge or recognition. Beyond its use as the source of a name, the term also denotes spiritual knowledge within the tradition of Sufi usage.
What does Marifah mean?
Knowledge, deep understanding
In Indonesian: pengetahuan, pengenalan mendalam
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 Marifah
From Arabic maʿrifah, meaning knowledge or recognition. The term also denotes spiritual knowledge in Sufi usage.
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is commonly used says nothing certain about any one person’s ethnicity, religion or background.
Marifah in Islam and the Quran
Marifah 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 Marifah
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Marifah, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Marifah: knowledge, deep understanding
- Aulia: protectors, close allies, or saints
- Hasna: beautiful, lovely in appearance
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Meaning of each word
- Marifah: knowledge, deep understanding
- Ruwaida: slowly and gently
- Hasna: beautiful, lovely in appearance
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Marifah Rumanah
Meaning of each word
- Marifah: knowledge, deep understanding
- Rumanah: pomegranate fruit
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Meaning of each word
- Latipah: gentle, gracious
- Marifah: knowledge, deep understanding
- Nurfitri: light of innate purity
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Marifah Izzah
Meaning of each word
- Marifah: knowledge, deep understanding
- Izzah: dignity, might, and honor
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Meaning of each word
- Marifah: knowledge, deep understanding
- Ghina: wealth, sufficiency
- Alifa: friendly, familiar, companionable
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How to pronounce Marifah
| Syllables | 3 · 7 letters · 7-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /marifah/ |
| Arabic script | معرفة |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦩꦫꦶꦥ꦳ꦃ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮙᮛᮤᮖᮂ |
Is Marifah a girl’s name?
Yes, Marifah is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 0% of bearers are male. See all girl names.
Marifah ranks #2,233 among girl names in our data sample (4 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Marifah
Names with related meanings
- Widya♀Knowledge, learning
- Saraswati♀Possessing flowing waters
- Widyastuti♀Praise of knowledge
- Widia♀Learning, knowledge
- Widiastuti♀Knowledge and praise
- Hikmah♀Wisdom and deep understanding
- Widyawati♀Learned, possessing knowledge
- Sastra♂♀Literature
- Widayati♀Knowledge, learned
- Mufti♂♀Religious scholar who issues fatwas
- Ilmi♂♀Relating to knowledge
- Widyaningsih♀Knowledge and affection
FAQ about the name Marifah
What is the meaning of Marifah?
Marifah means knowledge, deep understanding. From Arabic maʿrifah, meaning knowledge or recognition. The term also denotes spiritual knowledge in Sufi usage.
Is Marifah a girl’s name?
Yes, Marifah is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 0% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Marifah?
Marifah is of Arabic origin.
Is the name Marifah in the Quran?
Marifah does not appear in the Quran, either as a name or as a word.
How many syllables does Marifah have?
Marifah has 3 syllables (Ma-ri-fah) and 7 letters.
How popular is the name Marifah?
Marifah ranks #2,233 among girl names in our data sample (4 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Marifah?
Some ideas: Marifah Aulia Hasna; Marifah Ruwaida Hasna; Marifah Rumanah.
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