Unisex name
Rifka name meaning
“companionship, friendship”
Rifka is a name used for both boys and girls, commonly linked to Arabic rifqa, meaning companionship or friendship. In this interpretation, it is a spelling of Rifqa. Similar name forms can also be connected with the Hebrew name Rivka, providing another possible source for comparable spellings.
What does Rifka mean?
Companionship, friendship
In Indonesian: kebersamaan, persahabatan
Origin and cultural usage of Rifka
Possibly a spelling of Rifqa, from Arabic rifqa, meaning companionship. Similar forms can also derive from the Hebrew name Rivka.
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is commonly used says nothing certain about any one person’s ethnicity, religion or background.
Rifka in Islam and the Quran
Rifka 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 Rifka
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Rifka, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Rifka: companionship, friendship
- Izzati: my dignity, my honor
- Wardah: a blooming rose
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Meaning of each word
- Rifka: companionship, friendship
- Warda: a rose flower
- Fatmawati: woman; Fatma relates to weaning
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Rifka Alvi
Meaning of each word
- Rifka: companionship, friendship
- Alvi: associated with Ali
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Meaning of each word
- Ulfiah: closeness and friendship
- Rifka: companionship, friendship
- Kamila: whole, complete, perfect
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Rifka Farhana
Meaning of each word
- Rifka: companionship, friendship
- Farhana: full of joy, rejoicing
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Meaning of each word
- Rifka: companionship, friendship
- Hana: happiness; divine favor
- Sofiatun: pure, clear
How to pronounce Rifka
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /rifka/ |
| Arabic script | رفقة |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦫꦶꦥ꦳꧀ꦏ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮛᮤᮖ᮪ᮊ |
Is Rifka a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Rifka is used for both boys and girls. In our data sample, 40% of bearers are male. See all unisex names.
Rifka ranks #735 among unisex names in our data sample (5 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Rifka
- Rika♀Ruler, powerful
- Riska♀Sustenance or provision
- Rizka♀Sustenance, provision for life
- Rifki♂Associated with gentleness
- Ribka♀Bond, binding
- Rifky♂Associated with gentleness
- Rifa♂♀Eminence
- Rifda♀Assistance or a gift
- Rizky♂♀Sustenance, provision
- Rizki♂♀Sustenance, provision
- Rina♀Joy, joyful song
- Rita♀A precious pearl
Famous people named Rifka
- Rifka Ayu Nova Ningtias · b. 1995
- Rifka Poluan · b. 1998
FAQ about the name Rifka
What is the meaning of Rifka?
Rifka means companionship, friendship. Possibly a spelling of Rifqa, from Arabic rifqa, meaning companionship. Similar forms can also derive from the Hebrew name Rivka.
Is Rifka a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Rifka is used for both boys and girls. In our data sample, 40% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Rifka?
Rifka is of Arabic origin.
Is the name Rifka in the Quran?
Rifka does not appear in the Quran, either as a name or as a word.
How many syllables does Rifka have?
Rifka has 2 syllables (Rif-ka) and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Rifka?
Rifka ranks #735 among unisex names in our data sample (5 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Rifka?
Some ideas: Rifka Izzati Wardah; Rifka Warda Fatmawati; Rifka Alvi.
Famous people named Rifka?
Notable people named Rifka include Rifka Ayu Nova Ningtias, Rifka Poluan.
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