Boy name
Navis name meaning
“precious, valuable”
Navis is a masculine name commonly linked in Indonesian naming to Nafis, from Arabic nafīs, meaning precious or valuable. The Arabic source word also carries the sense of high quality. Its interpretation rests on the connection between the Indonesian spelling Navis and the name Nafis.
What does Navis mean?
Precious, valuable
In Indonesian: berharga, bernilai tinggi
Origin and cultural usage of Navis
In Indonesian naming, commonly understood as a variant of Nafis, from Arabic nafīs, meaning precious or of high quality.
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is commonly used says nothing certain about any one person’s ethnicity, religion or background.
Navis in Islam and the Quran
Navis 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 Navis
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Navis, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Navis Isra Sulkarnain
Meaning of each word
- Navis: precious, valuable
- Isra: journey by night
- Sulkarnain: possessor of two horns
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Meaning of each word
- Navis: precious, valuable
- Sultoni: sultanic or royal
- Opik: help in achieving good
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Navis Misbahul
Meaning of each word
- Navis: precious, valuable
- Misbahul: lamp; opening of a compound name
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Meaning of each word
- Hayatul: life, living
- Navis: precious, valuable
- Sudin: religion, faith
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Navis Dhofir
Meaning of each word
- Navis: precious, valuable
- Dhofir: one who achieves victory
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Navis Habibullah Sapii
Meaning of each word
- Navis: precious, valuable
- Habibullah: beloved of God
- Sapii: intercessor; mediator
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How to pronounce Navis
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /nafis/ |
| Arabic script | نفيس |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦤꦮ꦳ꦶꦱ꧀ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮔᮗᮤᮞ᮪ |
Is Navis a boy’s name?
Yes, Navis is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Navis ranks #4,333 among boy 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 Navis
- Nafis♂Valuable, highly prized
- Napis♂Precious, highly valued
- Nasir♂Helper, supporter
- Naim♂♀Bliss, a life of ease
- Najib♂Noble, exceptionally gifted
- Nawir♂Radiant, shining
- Nabil♂Noble and honorable
- Nasib♂One's lot, fortune
- Nazif♂♀Clean, pure
- Nazir♂Warner
- Novie♂♀Associated with the month of November
- Nadi♂Blood vessel, pulse of life
Famous people named Navis
- Navis Murbiyanto
FAQ about the name Navis
What is the meaning of Navis?
Navis means precious, valuable. In Indonesian naming, commonly understood as a variant of Nafis, from Arabic nafīs, meaning precious or of high quality.
Is Navis a boy’s name?
Yes, Navis is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Navis?
Navis is of Arabic origin.
Is the name Navis in the Quran?
Navis does not appear in the Quran, either as a name or as a word.
How many syllables does Navis have?
Navis has 2 syllables (Na-vis) and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Navis?
Navis ranks #4,333 among boy names in our data sample (4 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Navis?
Some ideas: Navis Isra Sulkarnain; Navis Sultoni Opik; Navis Misbahul.
Famous people named Navis?
Notable people named Navis include Navis Murbiyanto.
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