Girl name
Nafisah name meaning
“valuable, precious”
Nafisah is a feminine name from Arabic nafīsah, meaning valuable or precious. The source word is the feminine form of nafīs, which carries the same sense of value or preciousness. This relationship explains both the feminine form of the name and the meaning associated with its Arabic source.
What does Nafisah mean?
Valuable, precious
In Indonesian: bernilai tinggi, sangat berharga
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 Nafisah
From Arabic nafīsah, the feminine of nafīs, meaning valuable or precious.
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is commonly used says nothing certain about any one person’s ethnicity, religion or background.
Nafisah in Islam and the Quran
Nafisah 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 Nafisah
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Nafisah, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Nafisah: valuable, precious
- Haura: having eyes with contrasting white and black
- Sabaria: patient, steadfast
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Meaning of each word
- Nafisah: valuable, precious
- Baiti: my home
- Wardatul: a rose flower
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Nafisah Saodah
Meaning of each word
- Nafisah: valuable, precious
- Saodah: dark, black in color
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Meaning of each word
- Bilqis: traditional name of the Queen of Sheba
- Nafisah: valuable, precious
- Istiana: assistance that is sought
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Nafisah Azizah
Meaning of each word
- Nafisah: valuable, precious
- Azizah: esteemed, cherished, strong
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Meaning of each word
- Nafisah: valuable, precious
- Azzahra: radiant, luminous
- Latifa: gentle and kindhearted
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How to pronounce Nafisah
| Syllables | 3 · 7 letters · 7-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /nafisah/ |
| Arabic script | نفيسة |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦤꦥ꦳ꦶꦱꦃ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮔᮖᮤᮞᮂ |
Is Nafisah a girl’s name?
Yes, Nafisah is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 0% of bearers are male. See all girl names.
Nafisah ranks #968 among girl names in our data sample (10 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Nafisah
Famous people named Nafisah
- Nafisah Ahmad Zen Shahab · b. 1946
FAQ about the name Nafisah
What is the meaning of Nafisah?
Nafisah means valuable, precious. From Arabic nafīsah, the feminine of nafīs, meaning valuable or precious.
Is Nafisah a girl’s name?
Yes, Nafisah is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 0% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Nafisah?
Nafisah is of Arabic origin.
Is the name Nafisah in the Quran?
Nafisah does not appear in the Quran, either as a name or as a word.
How many syllables does Nafisah have?
Nafisah has 3 syllables (Na-fi-sah) and 7 letters.
How popular is the name Nafisah?
Nafisah ranks #968 among girl names in our data sample (10 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Nafisah?
Some ideas: Nafisah Haura Sabaria; Nafisah Baiti Wardatul; Nafisah Saodah.
Famous people named Nafisah?
Notable people named Nafisah include Nafisah Ahmad Zen Shahab.
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