Girl name
Rofiah name meaning
“lofty or exalted”
Rofiah is a feminine name commonly linked to Arabic rāfiʿa, meaning lofty or exalted. It is understood as a local variation of Rafi'ah, a feminine Arabic form. The meaning concerns height or elevated standing, while the spelling Rofiah represents the local form of that name.
What does Rofiah mean?
The ending -ah has different backgrounds in Indah, Fatimah, and Aisyah. In some Arabic-derived names, this spelling can represent a feminine ending, but that explanation does not apply to every name ending in -ah. More girl names ending in -ah →
Origin and cultural usage of Rofiah
Possibly a local variant of Rafi'ah, from Arabic feminine rāfiʿa, 'lofty' or 'exalted'.
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is commonly used says nothing certain about any one person’s ethnicity, religion or background.
Rofiah in Islam and the Quran
Rofiah does not appear as a name in the Quran, but its source word (رافعة) does, for example in QS Al-Waqi’ah [56]: 3. The word describes the Resurrection as raising up.
This describes the word and the name, not the religion of anyone who bears it.
Name combinations with Rofiah
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Rofiah, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Rofiah: lofty or exalted
- Latifa: gentle and kindhearted
- Hawa: life, the living one
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Meaning of each word
- Rofiah: lofty or exalted
- Laela: night; nighttime
- Imani: relating to faith
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Rofiah Aisha
Meaning of each word
- Rofiah: lofty or exalted
- Aisha: living; full of life
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Meaning of each word
- Laela: night; nighttime
- Rofiah: lofty or exalted
- Alifah: warm and companionable
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Rofiah Annisa
Meaning of each word
- Rofiah: lofty or exalted
- Annisa: the women
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Meaning of each word
- Rofiah: lofty or exalted
- Nuriyah: luminous, relating to light
- Imanda: faith; belief
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How to pronounce Rofiah
| Syllables | 3 · 6 letters · 6-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /rofiah/ |
| Arabic script | رافعة |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦫꦺꦴꦥ꦳ꦶꦲꦃ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮛᮧᮖᮤᮃᮂ |
Is Rofiah a girl’s name?
Yes, Rofiah is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 0% of bearers are male. See all girl names.
Rofiah ranks #2,360 among girl names in our data sample (4 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Rofiah
Names with related meanings
- Sri♀Splendor, beauty, prosperity
- Agustina♀Venerable, worthy of respect
- Diah♀Young woman
- Dyah♀An honorific for young people
- Andi♂♀An honorific of nobility
- Mulyani♀Noble, of high worth
- Sarah♀Princess, noblewoman
- Maharani♀Great queen, queen consort
- Azizah♀Esteemed, cherished, strong
- Agustin♀Venerable, worthy of respect
- Mulia♂♀Exalted and esteemed
- Mulyana♂♀Noble and dignified
Famous people named Rofiah
- Rofi'ah binti Yahya Ali
FAQ about the name Rofiah
What is the meaning of Rofiah?
Rofiah means lofty or exalted. Possibly a local variant of Rafi'ah, from Arabic feminine rāfiʿa, 'lofty' or 'exalted'.
Is Rofiah a girl’s name?
Yes, Rofiah is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 0% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Rofiah?
Rofiah is of Arabic origin.
Is the name Rofiah in the Quran?
Rofiah does not appear as a name in the Quran, but its source word (رافعة) does, for example in QS Al-Waqi’ah [56]: 3. The word describes the Resurrection as raising up.
How many syllables does Rofiah have?
Rofiah has 3 syllables (Ro-fi-ah) and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Rofiah?
Rofiah ranks #2,360 among girl names in our data sample (4 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Rofiah?
Some ideas: Rofiah Latifa Hawa; Rofiah Laela Imani; Rofiah Aisha.
Famous people named Rofiah?
Notable people named Rofiah include Rofi'ah binti Yahya Ali.
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