Unisex name
Rifani name meaning
“associated with knowledge or understanding”
Rifani is a name used for girls and boys, commonly linked to knowledge or understanding. In Indonesian name formation, it is interpreted as an elaboration of Rifan, connected with Arabic ʿirfān. The meaning follows this interpreted relationship between the names and the Arabic source word.
What does Rifani mean?
Associated with knowledge or understanding
In Indonesian: berkaitan dengan pengetahuan atau pemahaman
The ending -ni occurs in varied names, such as Handayani, Wahyuni, and Rini. It is not one suffix with a fixed meaning, and the shared sound does not establish a common origin. More girl names ending in -ni →
Origin and cultural usage of Rifani
Rifani can be understood as an elaboration of Rifan, often connected with Arabic ʿirfān, meaning knowledge or understanding. This is a name interpretation rather than a certain Arabic derivation.
Rifani in Islam and the Quran
Rifani 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 Rifani
| Syllables | 3 · 6 letters |
|---|---|
| IPA | /rifani/ |
| Arabic script | رفاني |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦫꦶꦥ꦳ꦤꦶ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮛᮤᮖᮔᮤ |
Is Rifani a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Rifani is used for both boys and girls. In our data sample, 70% of bearers are male. See all unisex names.
Rifani ranks #367 among unisex 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 Rifani
Famous people named Rifani
- Rifani · b. 1999
- Rifani Wahyu Utami · b. 1982
FAQ about the name Rifani
What is the meaning of Rifani?
Rifani means associated with knowledge or understanding. Rifani can be understood as an elaboration of Rifan, often connected with Arabic ʿirfān, meaning knowledge or understanding. This is a name interpretation rather than a certain Arabic derivation.
Is Rifani a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Rifani is used for both boys and girls. In our data sample, 70% of bearers are male.
Is the name Rifani in the Quran?
Rifani does not appear in the Quran, either as a name or as a word.
How many syllables does Rifani have?
Rifani has 3 syllables (Ri-fa-ni) and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Rifani?
Rifani ranks #367 among unisex names in our data sample (10 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Famous people named Rifani?
Notable people named Rifani include Rifani, Rifani Wahyu Utami.
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