Girl name
Nufus name meaning
“souls, selves”
Nufus is a feminine name from Arabic nufūs, meaning souls or selves. The source word is the plural of nafs, meaning soul or self. In Indonesian naming, Nufus often appears within compound names, where it forms one element alongside other parts of the full name.
What does Nufus mean?
Origin and cultural usage of Nufus
From Arabic nufūs, the plural of nafs, meaning soul or self. In Indonesian naming it often occurs within compound names.
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is commonly used says nothing certain about any one person’s ethnicity, religion or background.
Nufus in Islam and the Quran
Nufus does not appear as a name in the Quran, but its source word (النفوس) does, for example in QS At-Takwir [81]: 7.
This describes the word and the name, not the religion of anyone who bears it.
Name combinations with Nufus
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Nufus, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Nufus: souls, selves
- Isma: protection, safeguarding
- Yasmin: jasmine flower
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Meaning of each word
- Nufus: souls, selves
- Marifah: knowledge, deep understanding
- Humaira: a delicate reddish hue
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Nufus Rahma
Meaning of each word
- Nufus: souls, selves
- Rahma: compassion, mercy
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Meaning of each word
- Islamiyah: relating to the teachings of Islam
- Nufus: souls, selves
- Fathia: associated with victory
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Nufus Kamila
Meaning of each word
- Nufus: souls, selves
- Kamila: whole, complete, perfect
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Meaning of each word
- Nufus: souls, selves
- Afia: health and well-being
- Minah: safe, secure
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How to pronounce Nufus
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /nufus/ |
| Arabic script | نفوس |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦤꦸꦥ꦳ꦸꦱ꧀ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮔᮥᮖᮥᮞ᮪ |
Is Nufus a girl’s name?
Yes, Nufus is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 10% of bearers are male. See all girl names.
Nufus ranks #973 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 Nufus
Names with related meanings
- Wahyu♂♀Divine message or inspiration
- Endang♂♀Female ascetic
- Wahyuni♀Revelation, divine message
- Aulia♂♀Protectors, close allies, or saints
- Sukma♂♀Soul, spirit of life
- Nurjanah♀Light of paradise
- Hidayah♀Guidance toward the right path
- Jannah♀Garden, heavenly paradise
- Paramita♀Perfection of virtue
- Zen♂♀Meditation, mental concentration
- Wahyuningsih♀Revelation of love
- Hapsari♀Celestial maiden, heavenly woman
FAQ about the name Nufus
What is the meaning of Nufus?
Nufus means souls, selves. From Arabic nufūs, the plural of nafs, meaning soul or self. In Indonesian naming it often occurs within compound names.
Is Nufus a girl’s name?
Yes, Nufus is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 10% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Nufus?
Nufus is of Arabic origin.
Is the name Nufus in the Quran?
Nufus does not appear as a name in the Quran, but its source word (النفوس) does, for example in QS At-Takwir [81]: 7.
How many syllables does Nufus have?
Nufus has 2 syllables (Nu-fus) and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Nufus?
Nufus ranks #973 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 Nufus?
Some ideas: Nufus Isma Yasmin; Nufus Marifah Humaira; Nufus Rahma.
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