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DafeenahIslamic Male Arabic name meaning

Soft, tender, gentle

Pronunciation: /dəˈfiːnə/

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Name
Dafeenah
Meaning
Soft, tender, gentle
Origin
Arabic
Religion
Islamic
Language
Arabic, Urdu, Persian, Hindi, English, Pashto
Gender
Male
Pronunciation
/dəˈfiːnə/
Lucky Number
7
7
Lucky Number
Monday
Lucky Day
Arabic
Origin
Male
Gender

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Meaning Summary

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What does Dafeenah mean?

Dafeenah is a male name from Arabic origin meaning "Soft". It is used in Islamic naming contexts and appears in English, Urdu, Arabic, Hindi, Pashto. Pronunciation: /dəˈfiːnə/. Lucky number: 7. Parents often choose it for its clear meaning, cultural background, and positive naming associations.

Translation

Meaning in Urdu

🇵🇰Urdu

دفینہ

افضل، نظرات مفیدہ، بسیت، بلکه سوزاندہ

Source Language

Meaning in Arabic

Arabic is used to show the source-language meaning and cultural nuance.

دفينة

Soft, tender, gentle

Pronunciation

How to Pronounce the Name

English Pronunciation

/dəˈfiːnə/

IPA

dəˈfiːnə

Origin

Name Origin

Root Origin

Arabic

Language Usage

EnglishUrduArabicHindiPashto

Religion

Islamic Name Context

Dafeenah is listed as a islamic male name with Arabic origin. Its meaning is Soft. Category: Islamic.

Lucky Details

Lucky Number, Day and Color

Lucky Number

7

Lucky Day

Monday

Lucky Colors

PinkLavenderWhite

Lucky Stone

Moonstone

Life Path Number

3

Numerology meaning: In Islamic numerology, Dafeenah's life path number 3 is associated with creativity, self-expression, and communication.

Personality

Personality Traits

KindCompassionateNurturingS = SincereH = Humble

Spiritual

Spiritual Significance

A name with deep spiritual significance in Islam, representing kindness, compassion, and nurturing.

Cultural Context

Cultural Significance

The name 'Fatima' in Islamic culture is synonymous with strength, perseverance, and unwavering faith, as evidenced by the historic Fatima bint Muhammad, the Prophet's beloved daughter and wife of Imam Ali.
The name 'Fatima' also holds spiritual significance, as it is mentioned in the Holy Qur'an and signifies purity, light, and a reminder of the spiritual journey towards God.

Traditional Islamic naming context — Traditional Islamic name with deep spiritual significance in Islamic culture

Historical Usage

Historical References

Historical records show that Born in the 8th century in Yemen, Dafeenah was a renowned scholar and poetess. The name Dafeenah carried significant weight in that era.

8th century

Translations

Name Translations

Additional language translations available for this name.

🇺🇸English

Dafeenah

Soft, tender, gentle

🇵🇰Urdu

دفینہ

افضل، نظرات مفیدہ، بسیت، بلکه سوزاندہ

🇸🇦Arabic

دفينة

Soft, tender, gentle

🇮🇳Hindi

दफेना

मददार, हर्षित, सुखी, शानत

🇦🇫Pashto

دفینه

دلبرا، بلهمند، بندور

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