Boy name
Rifat name meaning
“eminence, high standing”
Rifat is a masculine name of Arabic origin meaning “eminence” or “high standing”. Its source is the Arabic word rif‘a, referring to eminence or elevated standing. The form Rifat preserves a t sound that appears in several traditions of borrowing the name from Arabic.
What does Rifat mean?
Origin and cultural usage of Rifat
From Arabic rif‘a, meaning eminence or elevated standing. Rifat preserves a t sound found in several traditions of borrowing the name.
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is commonly used says nothing certain about any one person’s ethnicity, religion or background.
Name combinations with Rifat
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Rifat, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Rifat Masturi Ikhsanudin
Meaning of each word
- Rifat: eminence, high standing
- Masturi: covered or concealed
- Ikhsanudin: goodness in religion
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Meaning of each word
- Rifat: eminence, high standing
- Fitrah: innate disposition, original nature
- Azka: purer, more virtuous
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Rifat Ansari
Meaning of each word
- Rifat: eminence, high standing
- Ansari: associated with the Ansar
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Qodir Rifat Nurcahyono
Meaning of each word
- Qodir: capable, powerful
- Rifat: eminence, high standing
- Nurcahyono: light, bright radiance
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Rifat Chotib
Meaning of each word
- Rifat: eminence, high standing
- Chotib: one who delivers a sermon
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Meaning of each word
- Rifat: eminence, high standing
- Sadik: truthful, trustworthy
- Marhaban: a welcoming greeting
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How to pronounce Rifat
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /rifat/ |
| Arabic script | رفعة |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦫꦶꦥ꦳ꦠ꧀ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮛᮤᮖᮒ᮪ |
Is Rifat a boy’s name?
Yes, Rifat is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Rifat ranks #2,597 among boy names in our data sample (7 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Rifat
Names with related meanings
- Agus♂Great, venerable
- Ali♂Exalted, high in rank
- Bambang♂A young nobleman or warrior
- Agung♂Great, exalted, majestic
- Adi♂Excellent, foremost, noble
- Wibowo♂Authority, dignity, grandeur
- Maulana♂Our lord, our protector
- Effendi♂Sir, a respectful designation
- Aziz♂Mighty, esteemed, dearly loved
- Mulyadi♂Noble and excellent
- Syarif♂Honourable, noble, distinguished
- Karim♂Generous, noble, honourable
Famous people named Rifat
- Rifat Sungkar · b. 1978
- Rifat Darwis · b. 2003
- Rif'at Nazomi · b. 1993
- Rif'at Saudi · b. 1985
FAQ about the name Rifat
What is the meaning of Rifat?
Rifat means eminence, high standing. From Arabic rif‘a, meaning eminence or elevated standing. Rifat preserves a t sound found in several traditions of borrowing the name.
Is Rifat a boy’s name?
Yes, Rifat is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Rifat?
Rifat is of Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Rifat have?
Rifat has 2 syllables (Ri-fat) and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Rifat?
Rifat ranks #2,597 among boy names in our data sample (7 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Rifat?
Some ideas: Rifat Masturi Ikhsanudin; Rifat Fitrah Azka; Rifat Ansari.
Famous people named Rifat?
Notable people named Rifat include Rifat Sungkar, Rifat Darwis, Rif'at Nazomi.
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