Girl name
Nafsiah name meaning
“related to the soul”
Nafsiah is a feminine name meaning related to the soul, commonly linked to the Arabic word nafsiyyah. That word derives from nafs, meaning self or soul. The connection between nafsiyyah and nafs provides the basis for the name’s meaning and its association with the self or soul.
What does Nafsiah mean?
Related to the soul
In Indonesian: berkaitan dengan jiwa
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 Nafsiah
Possibly from Arabic nafsiyyah, derived from nafs, meaning self or soul.
Nafsiah in Islam and the Quran
Nafsiah 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.
How to pronounce Nafsiah
| Syllables | 3 · 7 letters |
|---|---|
| IPA | /nafsiah/ |
| Arabic script | نفسية |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦤꦥ꦳꧀ꦱꦶꦲꦃ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮔᮖ᮪ᮞᮤᮃᮂ |
Is Nafsiah a girl’s name?
Yes, Nafsiah is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 0% of bearers are male. See all girl names.
Nafsiah ranks #2,272 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 Nafsiah
Famous people named Nafsiah
- Nafsiah Mboi · b. 1940
- Nafsiah Mutmainah · b. 1996
- Nafsiah Umar Salim · b. 1945
FAQ about the name Nafsiah
What is the meaning of Nafsiah?
Nafsiah means related to the soul. Possibly from Arabic nafsiyyah, derived from nafs, meaning self or soul.
Is Nafsiah a girl’s name?
Yes, Nafsiah is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 0% of bearers are male.
Is the name Nafsiah in the Quran?
Nafsiah does not appear in the Quran, either as a name or as a word.
How many syllables does Nafsiah have?
Nafsiah has 3 syllables (Naf-si-ah) and 7 letters.
How popular is the name Nafsiah?
Nafsiah ranks #2,272 among girl names in our data sample (4 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Famous people named Nafsiah?
Notable people named Nafsiah include Nafsiah Mboi, Nafsiah Mutmainah, Nafsiah Umar Salim.
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