Name meaning
Nafisa
Girl's nameƏrəb mənşəli
Fine, delicate, very precious, exquisite and valuable.
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Name meaning and origin
Nafisa is a female name of Arabic origin. It derives from the root "nəfis" and means "fine, delicate, very precious, valuable." In Arabic, this word denotes a rare and precious thing that people long for.
In Islamic history, the learned and devout lady Səyyidə Nafisa, a descendant of the Prophet (peace be upon him), made this name well known, which is why it became loved in Muslim families. The name itself does not appear in the Quran, but it is not prohibited from an Islamic standpoint.
Name details
- Gender
- Girl's name
- Origin
- Ərəb mənşəli
- Letter count
- 6
- Appears in the Quran
- No
- Pronunciation
- næ.fi.ˈsæ
Frequently asked questions
The most asked questions about this name.
What is the meaning of the name Nafisa?
Nafisa means 'delicate, refined, exceedingly precious, valuable.' It is of Arabic origin.Is the name Nafisa mentioned in the Quran?
No, the name Nafisa does not appear directly in the Quran, but from an Islamic standpoint there is no prohibition on the name.Is Nafisa a boy or a girl name?
Nafisa is a girl name.