Girl name
Marpuah name meaning
“elevated, raised in rank”
Marpuah is a feminine name commonly linked to Arabic marfūʿah, a feminine form meaning “elevated” or “raised in rank.” It is understood as a local adaptation of Marfuah. The difference between the two forms reflects local pronunciation, in which the sound f can be replaced by p.
What does Marpuah 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 Marpuah
Possibly a local adaptation of Marfuah, from Arabic marfūʿah, the feminine form meaning raised or elevated. Local pronunciation can replace f with p.
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is commonly used says nothing certain about any one person’s ethnicity, religion or background.
Marpuah in Islam and the Quran
Marpuah does not appear as a name in the Quran, but its source word (مرفوعة) does, for example in QS ’Abasa [80]: 14 and QS Al-Gasyiyah [88]: 13.
This describes the word and the name, not the religion of anyone who bears it.
Name combinations with Marpuah
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Marpuah, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Marpuah: elevated, raised in rank
- Dalila: guide, one who shows the way
- Rohilah: traveller; woman who journeys
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Meaning of each word
- Marpuah: elevated, raised in rank
- Rahmani: related to the Most Merciful
- Nurfaizah: light and success
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Marpuah Pitri
Meaning of each word
- Marpuah: elevated, raised in rank
- Pitri: natural purity; innate nature
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Meaning of each word
- Khoirun: goodness, something good
- Marpuah: elevated, raised in rank
- Nida: call, summons
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Marpuah Aliya
Meaning of each word
- Marpuah: elevated, raised in rank
- Aliya: high, exalted, elevated in rank
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Meaning of each word
- Marpuah: elevated, raised in rank
- Zaimah: female leader
- Sabila: path, way to follow
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How to pronounce Marpuah
| Syllables | 3 · 7 letters · 7-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /marpuah/ |
| Arabic script | مرفوعة |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦩꦂꦥꦸꦲꦃ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮙᮁᮕᮥᮃᮂ |
Is Marpuah a girl’s name?
Yes, Marpuah is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 0% of bearers are male. See all girl names.
Marpuah ranks #1,154 among girl 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 Marpuah
Names with related meanings
- Sri♀Splendor, beauty, prosperity
- Agustina♀Venerable, worthy of respect
- Diah♀Young woman
- Dyah♀An honorific for young people
- Andi♂♀An honorific of nobility
- Mulyani♀Noble, of high worth
- Sarah♀Princess, noblewoman
- Maharani♀Great queen, queen consort
- Azizah♀Esteemed, cherished, strong
- Agustin♀Venerable, worthy of respect
- Mulia♂♀Exalted and esteemed
- Mulyana♂♀Noble and dignified
Famous people named Marpuah
- Marpuah · b. 1972
FAQ about the name Marpuah
What is the meaning of Marpuah?
Marpuah means elevated, raised in rank. Possibly a local adaptation of Marfuah, from Arabic marfūʿah, the feminine form meaning raised or elevated. Local pronunciation can replace f with p.
Is Marpuah a girl’s name?
Yes, Marpuah is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 0% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Marpuah?
Marpuah is of Arabic origin.
Is the name Marpuah in the Quran?
Marpuah does not appear as a name in the Quran, but its source word (مرفوعة) does, for example in QS ’Abasa [80]: 14 and QS Al-Gasyiyah [88]: 13.
How many syllables does Marpuah have?
Marpuah has 3 syllables (Mar-pu-ah) and 7 letters.
How popular is the name Marpuah?
Marpuah ranks #1,154 among girl names in our data sample (8 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Marpuah?
Some ideas: Marpuah Dalila Rohilah; Marpuah Rahmani Nurfaizah; Marpuah Pitri.
Famous people named Marpuah?
Notable people named Marpuah include Marpuah.
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