Girl name
Rufaidah name meaning
“a little help, support”
Rufaidah is a feminine Arabic name meaning a little help or support. It comes from Rufaydah, a diminutive form associated with help or a gift. The name also has a historical association through Rufaidah al-Aslamiyyah, by whom it is known in Islamic history.
What does Rufaidah 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 Rufaidah
From Arabic Rufaydah, a diminutive associated with help or a gift. The name is known through Rufaidah al-Aslamiyyah in Islamic history.
| Linguistic origin | Arabic |
|---|---|
| Naming tradition | Islamic |
| In Islamic history | Female Companions of the Prophet |
| Starts with | R · Ru |
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is commonly used says nothing certain about any one person’s ethnicity, religion or background.
Rufaidah in Islam and the Quran
Rufaidah 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 Rufaidah
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Rufaidah, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Rufaidah: a little help, support
- Syifa: recovery from illness
- Fitri: natural, innate
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Meaning of each word
- Rufaidah: a little help, support
- Nisa: women
- Adiba: cultured, refined
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Rufaidah Nabiha
Meaning of each word
- Rufaidah: a little help, support
- Nabiha: intelligent, distinguished
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Meaning of each word
- Muti: giver, bestower
- Rufaidah: a little help, support
- Hasanah: good, beautiful; a good deed
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Rufaidah Umayah
Meaning of each word
- Rufaidah: a little help, support
- Umayah: little female servant
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Meaning of each word
- Rufaidah: a little help, support
- Auliya: protectors, close friends
- Ulfa: affection and closeness
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How to pronounce Rufaidah
| Syllables | 3 · 8 letters · 8-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /rufaidah/ |
| Arabic script | رفيدة |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦫꦸꦥ꦳ꦲꦶꦢꦃ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮛᮥᮖᮄᮓᮂ |
Is Rufaidah a girl’s name?
Yes, Rufaidah is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 0% of bearers are male. See all girl names.
Rufaidah ranks #1,555 among girl names in our data sample (6 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Rufaidah
Names with related meanings
- Ani♀Grace, favor
- Rahma♀Compassion, mercy
- Latief♂♀Gentle, kind
- Anis♂♀Close and friendly companion
- Rauf♂♀Deeply kind, compassionate
- Nurhasanah♀Light of goodness
- Latifah♀Gentle, gracious, kind
- Halimah♀Forbearing, patient, slow to anger
- Anisah♀Friendly, pleasant as a companion
- Sudjana♂♀A good, virtuous person
- Anny♀Grace, favor
- Rafika♀Female friend, kindly companion
Famous people named Rufaidah
- Rufaidah Armawaty · b. 1977
- Rufaidah Asysyafa · b. 1999
FAQ about the name Rufaidah
What is the meaning of Rufaidah?
Rufaidah means a little help, support. From Arabic Rufaydah, a diminutive associated with help or a gift. The name is known through Rufaidah al-Aslamiyyah in Islamic history.
Is Rufaidah a girl’s name?
Yes, Rufaidah is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 0% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Rufaidah?
Rufaidah is of Arabic origin.
Is the name Rufaidah in the Quran?
Rufaidah does not appear in the Quran, either as a name or as a word.
How many syllables does Rufaidah have?
Rufaidah has 3 syllables (Ru-fai-dah) and 8 letters.
How popular is the name Rufaidah?
Rufaidah ranks #1,555 among girl names in our data sample (6 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Rufaidah?
Some ideas: Rufaidah Syifa Fitri; Rufaidah Nisa Adiba; Rufaidah Nabiha.
Famous people named Rufaidah?
Notable people named Rufaidah include Rufaidah Armawaty, Rufaidah Asysyafa.
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