Knowledgeable, Intelligent
Pronunciation: /ˈɑː.re.fɪn/
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Arefin is a male name from Arabic origin meaning "Knowledgeable". It is used in Islamic naming contexts and appears in English, Urdu, Arabic, Hindi, Pashto. Pronunciation: /ˈɑː.re.fɪn/. Lucky number: 7. Parents often choose it for its clear meaning, cultural background, and positive naming associations.
Translation
عریفن
یہ نام رفیق کے نام کے ساتھ متمیز ہے
Source Language
Arabic is used to show the source-language meaning and cultural nuance.
عريفن
معنى هو الرفيق المتميز
Pronunciation
English Pronunciation
/ˈɑː.re.fɪn/
IPA
/ˈɑː.re.fɪn/
Origin
Root Origin
Arabic
Language Usage
Religion
Lucky Details
Lucky Number
7
Lucky Day
Saturday
Lucky Colors
Lucky Stone
Onyx
Life Path Number
6
Personality
Spiritual
Cultural Context
Traditional Islamic naming context — Traditional Islamic name with deep spiritual significance in Islamic culture
Historical Usage
Arefin was a famous Persian scholar and philosopher of the 12th century. He wrote numerous works on various subjects, including logic, mathematics, and metaphysics. One of his most influential works is 'Gorghistan', which is a collection of logical and philosophical essays.
12th century
Arefin al-Jabali (d. 1153) was a prominent Andalusian scholar and philosopher in the 12th century. He was born in Granada and studied under Ibn Rushd (Averroes). Arefin is known for his commentary on Aristotle's 'Nicomachean Ethics' and his influence on Latin scholasticism through his works being translated into Latin.
12th century
Translations
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Arefin
This name refers to a loyal friend or companion
عریفن
یہ نام رفیق کے نام کے ساتھ متمیز ہے
عريفن
معنى هو الرفيق المتميز
अरेफिन
यह नाम एक विशिष्ट साथी के बारे में है
عریفن
یې د ځانګړي رفیق پېژندنه
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