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Ma'arifahIslamic Male Arabic name meaning

Knowledge

Pronunciation: mah-REE-fah

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Name
Ma'arifah
Meaning
Knowledge
Origin
Arabic
Religion
Islamic
Language
Arabic, Urdu, Hindi, English, Pashto
Gender
Male
Pronunciation
mah-REE-fah
Lucky Number
9
9
Lucky Number
Thursday
Lucky Day
Arabic
Origin
Male
Gender

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What does Ma'arifah mean?

Ma'arifah is a male name from Arabic origin meaning "Knowledge". It is used in Islamic naming contexts and appears in English, Urdu, Arabic, Hindi, Pashto. Pronunciation: mah-REE-fah. Lucky number: 9. Parents often choose it for its clear meaning, cultural background, and positive naming associations.

Translation

Meaning in Urdu

🇵🇰Urdu

معرفہ

معرفہ کا مطلب الله کی معرفت ہے

Source Language

Meaning in Arabic

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

معرفة

المعرفة هي معرفة الله ورسوله

Pronunciation

How to Pronounce the Name

English Pronunciation

mah-REE-fah

IPA

/mɑːˈriːfɑː/

Origin

Name Origin

Root Origin

Arabic

Language Usage

EnglishUrduArabicHindiPashto

Religion

Islamic Name Context

Ma'arifah is listed as a islamic male name with Arabic origin. Its meaning is Knowledge. Category: Islamic.

Lucky Details

Lucky Number, Day and Color

Lucky Number

9

Lucky Day

Thursday

Lucky Colors

PurpleBlue

Lucky Stone

Amethyst

Life Path Number

2

Numerology meaning: Relationships, love, and harmony

Personality

Personality Traits

IntellectualCuriousIntrospectiveAnalyticalDeterminedPerceptive

Spiritual

Spiritual Significance

Deep understanding and wisdom

Cultural Context

Cultural Significance

The name 'Ma'arifah' has a rich cultural impact in Islamic tradition, as it emphasizes the importance of acquiring knowledge, which is considered a profound source of empowerment and a crucial aspect of personal development in the Islamic faith. In the Quran, knowledge is referred to as a gift from Allah (God), and seeking it is often encouraged. Having a daughter named Ma'arifah would serve as a constant reminder to cherish knowledge and wisdom, and inspire her and her family to strive for continuous learning and growth.
From a spiritual perspective, the name 'Ma'arifah' bears profound symbolism, as it highlights the deep connection between knowledge and a closer relationship with the Divine. In Islamic mysticism or Sufism, 'Ma'arif' or 'Ma'rifat' refers to the experiential and direct knowledge of Allah, the source of all wisdom. Being named Ma'arifah could be seen as a spiritual gift, a reminder that one's pursuit of worldly knowledge is ultimately a means to draw closer to the Divine, and that the most valuable knowledge is the knowledge of the Self and Allah.

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

Historical Usage

Historical References

Ibn al-Qayyim al-Jawziyya, 'I'lam al-Muqri'in min Dhikr al-Kutub al-Sittah wa Manba'ihim', vol. 2, p. 771.

13th century

Historical records show that Ahmad ibn Ajam, 'Tadhkirat al-Huffaz wa Awsat al-Ashraf', vol. 2, p. 215. The name Ma'arifah carried significant weight in that era.

14th century

Famous People

Famous People and Real-World Usage

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Translations

Name Translations

Additional language translations available for this name.

🇺🇸English

Ma'arifah

Knowledge of God and his messenger

🇵🇰Urdu

معرفہ

معرفہ کا مطلب الله کی معرفت ہے

🇸🇦Arabic

معرفة

المعرفة هي معرفة الله ورسوله

🇮🇳Hindi

मعارिफ़

मعارिफ़ का अर्थ है अल्लाह की ज्ञान

🇦🇫Pashto

معرفه

معرفه د الله پوهنه ده

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