Boy name

Rifai name meaning

“associated with Rifa'i”

Aksara Jawa

Aksara Sunda

/rifai/

Gender: ♂ Boy
Origin: Arabic
Syllables: 2
Popularity: #273

Rifai is a masculine name commonly linked to Arabic Rifāʿī, meaning “associated with Rifa'i”. The Arabic source is a relational name, expressing a connection with Rifa'i. It is known through Ahmad al-Rifa'i and the Rifa'i Sufi tradition, which provide the context for that association.

What does Rifai mean?

Associated with Rifa'i

In Indonesian: berhubungan dengan Rifa'i

Origin and cultural usage of Rifai

From Arabic Rifāʿī, a relational name known through Ahmad al-Rifa'i and the Rifa'i Sufi tradition.

Linguistic origin	Arabic
Naming tradition	Islamic
Starts with	R · Ri

Names are shared across communities. Where a name is commonly used says nothing certain about any one person’s ethnicity, religion or background.

Rifai in Islam and the Quran

Rifai 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 Rifai

Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Rifai, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.

Rifai as a first name

Rifai Zaidan Pirdaus

Interpretation
A name connected with Rifa'i, evoking abundant growth like a heavenly garden.
Meaning of each word
- Rifai: associated with Rifa'i
- Zaidan: increase, abundant growth
- Pirdaus: paradise, heavenly garden
Rifai Isra Aiman

Interpretation
A name connected with Rifa'i, accompanying a blessed journey at night.
Meaning of each word
- Rifai: associated with Rifa'i
- Isra: journey by night
- Aiman: fortunate, blessed; on the right
Rifai Salamat Agil

Interpretation
May the bearer of a name connected with Rifa'i live prosperously and rationally.
Meaning of each word
- Rifai: associated with Rifa'i
- Salamat: safety and well-being
- Agil: intelligent and capable of sound judgment
Rifai Farhan

Interpretation
May the bearer of a name connected with Rifa'i be full of joy.
Meaning of each word
- Rifai: associated with Rifa'i
- Farhan: joyful, delighted
Rifai Shofa Ainul

Interpretation
A name connected with Rifa'i, paired with a source of purity of heart.
Meaning of each word
- Rifai: associated with Rifa'i
- Shofa: clarity, purity of heart
- Ainul: eye or spring, a compound element
Rifai Ahsan

Interpretation
May the bearer of a name connected with Rifa'i grow ever better.
Meaning of each word
- Rifai: associated with Rifa'i
- Ahsan: better, best
Rifai Thoriq Ikhlas

Interpretation
A name connected with Rifa'i, accompanying a nighttime visitor with a sincere heart.
Meaning of each word
- Rifai: associated with Rifa'i
- Thoriq: a visitor arriving at night
- Ikhlas: sincerity of heart, purity of intention
Rifai Fajri

Interpretation
A name connected with Rifa'i, paired with the arrival of dawn.
Meaning of each word
- Rifai: associated with Rifa'i
- Fajri: relating to dawn

Rifai as a middle name

Agil Rifai Fitrianto

Interpretation
May the bearer of a name connected with Rifa'i grow rational and natural.
Meaning of each word
- Agil: intelligent and capable of sound judgment
- Rifai: associated with Rifa'i
- Fitrianto: natural, innate
Abror Rifai Hafizh

Interpretation
May the bearer of a name connected with Rifa'i become a guardian doing good.
Meaning of each word
- Abror: the righteous and virtuous
- Rifai: associated with Rifa'i
- Hafizh: guardian, memorizer
Alfath Rifai Nadhif

Interpretation
A picture of a name connected with Rifa'i combining victory and cleanliness.
Meaning of each word
- Alfath: opening, victory
- Rifai: associated with Rifa'i
- Nadhif: clean and well kept
Topik Rifai Kausar

Interpretation
May the bearer of a name connected with Rifa'i receive help toward success and abundant goodness.
Meaning of each word
- Topik: help toward success
- Rifai: associated with Rifa'i
- Kausar: abundant goodness
Saiba Rifai Dhofir

Interpretation
May the bearer of a name connected with Rifa'i achieve victory through accuracy.
Meaning of each word
- Saiba: correct; sound in judgment
- Rifai: associated with Rifa'i
- Dhofir: one who achieves victory
Ula Rifai Gamal

Interpretation
A picture of a name connected with Rifa'i bringing together eminence and beauty.
Meaning of each word
- Ula: eminence, high rank
- Rifai: associated with Rifa'i
- Gamal: beauty, loveliness

Rifai as a last name

Khoir Rifai

Interpretation
May the bearer of a name connected with Rifa'i always remain close to goodness.
Meaning of each word
- Khoir: goodness, something good
- Rifai: associated with Rifa'i
Habib Rifai

Interpretation
May the bearer of a name connected with Rifa'i be someone dearly loved.
Meaning of each word
- Habib: beloved, dearly loved
- Rifai: associated with Rifa'i
Abror Habibi Rifai

Interpretation
A picture of a beloved person doing good, with a name connected with Rifa'i.
Meaning of each word
- Abror: the righteous and virtuous
- Habibi: my beloved, my dear
- Rifai: associated with Rifa'i
Agil Rifai

Interpretation
May the bearer of a name connected with Rifa'i weigh matters with reason.
Meaning of each word
- Agil: intelligent and capable of sound judgment
- Rifai: associated with Rifa'i
Wakur Rifai

Interpretation
May the bearer of a name connected with Rifa'i grow calm and dignified.
Meaning of each word
- Wakur: composed and dignified
- Rifai: associated with Rifa'i
Bagir Rifai

Interpretation
May the bearer of a name connected with Rifa'i diligently pursue deeper knowledge.
Meaning of each word
- Bagir: one who delves into knowledge
- Rifai: associated with Rifa'i

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How to pronounce Rifai

Syllables	2 · 5 letters · 5-letter boy names
IPA	/rifai/
Arabic script	رفاعي
Javanese script (Aksara Jawa)	ꦫꦶꦥ꦳ꦲꦶ
Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda)	ᮛᮤᮖᮄ

Is Rifai a boy’s name?

Yes, Rifai is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 95% of bearers are male. See all boy names.

♂ Boys 95%Girls 5% ♀

Rifai ranks #273 among boy names in our data sample (68 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.

Variants and similar names

Names that sound like Rifai

Famous people named Rifai

A. A. Rifai · b. 1924
A.Rifai · b. 1950
Rifai Tajudin
K.H. Rifa'i · b. 1973
Moch. Rifai · b. 1974
Muh. Rifa`i · b. 1958
Muh. Rifai · b. 1963
Muh. Rifai Darus
Rifa'i · b. 1954
Rifa’i
Rifa’i Shodiq Fathoni
Rifai · b. 1965

FAQ about the name Rifai

What is the meaning of Rifai?

Rifai means associated with Rifa'i. From Arabic Rifāʿī, a relational name known through Ahmad al-Rifa'i and the Rifa'i Sufi tradition.

Is Rifai a boy’s name?

Yes, Rifai is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 95% of bearers are male.

What is the origin of the name Rifai?

Rifai is of Arabic origin.

Is the name Rifai in the Quran?

Rifai does not appear in the Quran, either as a name or as a word.

How many syllables does Rifai have?

Rifai has 2 syllables (Ri-fai) and 5 letters.

How popular is the name Rifai?

Rifai ranks #273 among boy names in our data sample (68 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.

What full names go well with Rifai?

Some ideas: Rifai Zaidan Pirdaus; Agil Rifai Fitrianto; Khoir Rifai.

Famous people named Rifai?

Notable people named Rifai include A. A. Rifai, A.Rifai, Rifai Tajudin.

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