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NafisaIslamic Male Arabic name meaning

Beautiful, lovely

Pronunciation: nah-FEE-sah

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Name
Nafisa
Meaning
Beautiful, lovely
Origin
Arabic
Religion
Islamic
Language
Arabic, Urdu, Persian, Hindi, English, Pashto
Gender
Male
Pronunciation
nah-FEE-sah
Lucky Number
2
2
Lucky Number
Monday
Lucky Day
Arabic
Origin
Male
Gender

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What does Nafisa mean?

Nafisa is a male name from Arabic origin meaning "Beautiful". It is used in Islamic naming contexts and appears in English, Urdu, Arabic, Hindi, Pashto. Pronunciation: nah-FEE-sah. Lucky number: 2. Parents often choose it for its clear meaning, cultural background, and positive naming associations.

Translation

Meaning in Urdu

🇵🇰Urdu

نفیسہ

نفیسہ یعنی نفیس چیز، قدر والا، عزت والا

Source Language

Meaning in Arabic

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

نفيسة

نفيسة تعني الرفيعة القدر و العالية الشرف

Pronunciation

How to Pronounce the Name

English Pronunciation

nah-FEE-sah

IPA

/naˈfiːsah/

Origin

Name Origin

Root Origin

Arabic

Language Usage

EnglishUrduArabicHindiPashto

Religion

Islamic Name Context

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

Lucky Details

Lucky Number, Day and Color

Lucky Number

2

Lucky Day

Monday

Lucky Colors

PinkWhiteLilac

Lucky Stone

Moonstone

Life Path Number

6

Numerology meaning: A name for those who are nurturing, loving, and caring. They are also very creative and artistic.

Personality

Personality Traits

KindPeacefulLovingV = VirtuousL = Loyal

Spiritual

Spiritual Significance

The Quran describes the beauty of paradise as 'Nafisa' (Quran 5:46), emphasizing the connection between this earthly name and the divine realm.

Cultural Context

Cultural Significance

The name Nafisa is popular in the Islamic world and is often given to little girls. It conveys a sense of beauty, gentleness, and refinement, which are highly valued qualities in Islamic culture.
In Islamic spirituality, Nafisa is considered a name of great virtue, symbolizing purity, devotion, and inner beauty. It is believed that those bearing this name are favored by Allah and are often granted special blessings. The name is also associated with the Prophet Muhammad's beloved wife, Aishah, who was known for her great beauty and piety. Therefore, Nafisa is a name that reminds one of the importance of both inner and outer beauty, as well as the connection between beauty and spirituality in Islamic tradition.

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

Historical Usage

Historical References

Historical records show that Nafisa bint Al-Hasan was a famous poetess of the Abbasid period. The name Nafisa carried significant weight in that era.

8th-9th century

Famous People

Famous People and Real-World Usage

Historical Figures & Cultural References

Nafisa RizviNafisa Joseph

Translations

Name Translations

Additional language translations available for this name.

🇺🇸English

Nafisa

precious, valuable, esteemed

🇵🇰Urdu

نفیسہ

نفیسہ یعنی نفیس چیز، قدر والا، عزت والا

🇸🇦Arabic

نفيسة

نفيسة تعني الرفيعة القدر و العالية الشرف

🇮🇳Hindi

नफ़ीसा

नफ़ीसा का अर्थ है कुछ मूल्यवान, सम्मानित, और उत्कृष्ट

🇦🇫Pashto

نفيسې

نفيسې معنی یې د قیمتي او عزت لرونکي

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Knowledge Graph

Connected entities and semantic relationships

[object Object]
Religion
IslamMonotheistic Abrahamic religion based on the Quran
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Language
ArabicSemitic language of the Arab world and the Quran
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Language
UrduIndo-Aryan language of Pakistan and parts of India
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Language
EnglishGermanic language originating in England, now global lingua franca
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Virtue
LoveDeep affection and care for others
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Country
Saudi ArabiaMiddle Eastern country, birthplace of Islam
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Country
EgyptNorth African country with Arabic and ancient Egyptian naming traditions
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Quranic
QuranThe central religious text of Islam
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Culture
Islamic CultureThe cultural traditions of Muslim societies worldwide
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