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Ulfah name meaning

“closeness, affectionate bonds”

Aksara Jawa
Aksara Sunda
/ulfah/
Gender
♀ Girl
Origin
Arabic
Syllables
2
Popularity
#239

Ulfah is a feminine name from Arabic meaning “closeness” or “affectionate bonds”. It comes from ulfa, a word expressing familiarity, affection, or harmony. The spelling Ulfah follows a common Indonesian convention for Arabic names, retaining a final h in the written form of the name.

What does Ulfah mean?

Closeness, affectionate bonds

In Indonesian: keakraban, ikatan kasih

-ah

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 Ulfah

From Arabic ulfa, meaning familiarity, affection, or harmony. Ulfah follows a common Indonesian spelling convention for Arabic names.

Linguistic originArabic
Naming traditionIslamic
Starts withU

Names are shared across communities. Where a name is commonly used says nothing certain about any one person’s ethnicity, religion or background.

Ulfah in Islam and the Quran

Ulfah 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 Ulfah

Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Ulfah, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.

Ulfah as a first name

  • Ulfah Rohmah

    Interpretation
    May bonds of affection grow close alongside compassion in the heart.

    Meaning of each word

    • Ulfah: closeness, affectionate bonds
    • Rohmah: compassion; mercy
  • Ulfah Nuryanah

    Interpretation
    An image of affectionate bonds bringing light to every close connection.

    Meaning of each word

    • Ulfah: closeness, affectionate bonds
    • Nuryanah: light
  • Ulfah Muna

    Interpretation
    May wishes and hopes blossom within close bonds of affection.

    Meaning of each word

    • Ulfah: closeness, affectionate bonds
    • Muna: wishes, aspirations
  • Ulfah Fitriya Rahmah

    Interpretation
    May bonds of affection grow naturally and remain filled with compassion.

    Meaning of each word

    • Ulfah: closeness, affectionate bonds
    • Fitriya: natural, relating to innate nature
    • Rahmah: mercy, loving compassion
  • Ulfah Izzah

    Interpretation
    May this child build close connections while upholding dignity and honor.

    Meaning of each word

    • Ulfah: closeness, affectionate bonds
    • Izzah: dignity, might, and honor
  • Ulfah Latipah Anisah

    Interpretation
    May this child become a friendly, gentle companion full of affection.

    Meaning of each word

    • Ulfah: closeness, affectionate bonds
    • Latipah: gentle, gracious
    • Anisah: friendly, pleasant as a companion
  • Ulfah Yasmin Aghnia

    Interpretation
    An image of affection blooming like jasmine amid a life of abundance.

    Meaning of each word

    • Ulfah: closeness, affectionate bonds
    • Yasmin: jasmine flower
    • Aghnia: those who are wealthy and well-off
  • Ulfah Fauziyah

    Interpretation
    May this child achieve success while continuing to nurture closeness and affection.

    Meaning of each word

    • Ulfah: closeness, affectionate bonds
    • Fauziyah: successful, victorious

Ulfah as a middle name

  • Nuryanah Ulfah Isma

    Interpretation
    May bonds of affection become a light accompanying protection and care.

    Meaning of each word

    • Nuryanah: light
    • Ulfah: closeness, affectionate bonds
    • Isma: protection, safeguarding
  • Nurcahya Ulfah Kamilah

    Interpretation
    An image of whole and complete affection, filled with radiant light.

    Meaning of each word

    • Nurcahya: light, bright radiance
    • Ulfah: closeness, affectionate bonds
    • Kamilah: whole, perfect
  • Nurfitri Ulfah Jihan

    Interpretation
    An image of natural purity illuminating the world through bonds of affection.

    Meaning of each word

    • Nurfitri: light of innate purity
    • Ulfah: closeness, affectionate bonds
    • Jihan: world, universe
  • Hawa Ulfah Inayah

    Interpretation
    May life be filled with bonds of affection, attention, and caring closeness.

    Meaning of each word

    • Hawa: life, the living one
    • Ulfah: closeness, affectionate bonds
    • Inayah: attention, care, concern
  • Dhia Ulfah Rohmah

    Interpretation
    May bonds of affection radiate light that is filled with compassion.

    Meaning of each word

    • Dhia: light, radiance
    • Ulfah: closeness, affectionate bonds
    • Rohmah: compassion; mercy
  • Muniroh Ulfah Izza

    Interpretation
    May this child shine brightly and form close connections with honor.

    Meaning of each word

    • Muniroh: radiant, giving light
    • Ulfah: closeness, affectionate bonds
    • Izza: honor, glory, strength

Ulfah as a last name

  • Rafika Ulfah

    Interpretation
    May this child become a friendly female companion who strengthens affectionate bonds.

    Meaning of each word

    • Rafika: female friend, kindly companion
    • Ulfah: closeness, affectionate bonds
  • Nadiah Raudatul Ulfah

    Interpretation
    An image of affection as gentle as dew cooling a garden.

    Meaning of each word

    • Nadiah: tender, dewy
    • Raudatul: a garden or meadow
    • Ulfah: closeness, affectionate bonds
  • Nurhikmah Ulfah

    Interpretation
    May the light of wisdom accompany every close bond of affection.

    Meaning of each word

    • Nurhikmah: light of wisdom
    • Ulfah: closeness, affectionate bonds
  • Jannah Saadah Ulfah

    Interpretation
    An image of a garden of happiness and wellbeing filled with affection.

    Meaning of each word

    • Jannah: garden, heavenly paradise
    • Saadah: happiness, well-being
    • Ulfah: closeness, affectionate bonds
  • Sholihah Ulfah

    Interpretation
    May this child become a goodhearted person who always nurtures affectionate bonds.

    Meaning of each word

    • Sholihah: righteous, virtuous
    • Ulfah: closeness, affectionate bonds
  • Fatin Ulfah

    Interpretation
    May this child become a charming person who builds closeness and affection.

    Meaning of each word

    • Fatin: captivating, enchanting
    • Ulfah: closeness, affectionate bonds

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How to pronounce Ulfah

Syllables2 · 5 letters · 5-letter girl names
IPA/ulfah/
Arabic scriptألفة
Javanese script (Aksara Jawa)ꦲꦸꦭ꧀ꦥ꦳ꦃ
Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda)ᮅᮜ᮪ᮖᮂ

Is Ulfah a girl’s name?

Yes, Ulfah is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 0% of bearers are male. See all girl names.

♂ Boys 0%Girls 100% ♀

Ulfah ranks #239 among girl names in our data sample (38 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.

Variants and similar names

Names that sound like Ulfah

Names with related meanings

Famous people named Ulfah

  • Drg. Hj. Ulfah Masfufah
  • Ulfah · b. 1975
  • Ulfah · b. 1971
  • Ulfah Aliifah Rahmah
  • Ulfah Astriyanti Mustapa · b. 1989
  • Ulfah Ekani Putri Arisqi · b. 1995
  • Ulfah Fajarini · b. 1967
  • Ulfah Khoirul Rodhiyani · b. 1983
  • Ulfah Komariah S
  • Ulfah Mawardi · b. 1982
  • Ulfah Muhaimi · b. 1972

FAQ about the name Ulfah

What is the meaning of Ulfah?

Ulfah means closeness, affectionate bonds. From Arabic ulfa, meaning familiarity, affection, or harmony. Ulfah follows a common Indonesian spelling convention for Arabic names.

Is Ulfah a girl’s name?

Yes, Ulfah is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 0% of bearers are male.

What is the origin of the name Ulfah?

Ulfah is of Arabic origin.

Is the name Ulfah in the Quran?

Ulfah does not appear in the Quran, either as a name or as a word.

How many syllables does Ulfah have?

Ulfah has 2 syllables (Ul-fah) and 5 letters.

How popular is the name Ulfah?

Ulfah ranks #239 among girl names in our data sample (38 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.

What full names go well with Ulfah?

Some ideas: Ulfah Rohmah; Nuryanah Ulfah Isma; Rafika Ulfah.

Famous people named Ulfah?

Notable people named Ulfah include Drg. Hj. Ulfah Masfufah, Ulfah, Ulfah.

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