Given name — Classical / Historical
Nafīsa
NAH-fee-sah
Pronunciation: NAH-fee-sah
ثمينة، نفيسة: ذات قيمة ونُدرة
Girl
Origin
Classical Arabic (widely used in Persianate and South Asian Islamic milieus)
Meaning
Precious, valuable, rare; from Arabic root ن ف س/ن ف ي س (nafīs) meaning 'valuable' or 'of high worth'
Thematic Cluster
Not specified
Islamic Status
Recommended
Verification
Likely Valid
Quality Score
96
Religious Confidence
76
Letters
7
Qur'anic / Islamic Reference
No widely cited direct Qur'anic reference is attached to Nafīsa.
Nafīsa is a Classical Arabic (widely used in Persianate and South Asian Islamic milieus) name commonly explained as Precious, valuable, rare; from Arabic root ن ف س/ن ف ي س (nafīs) meaning 'valuable' or 'of high worth'. It is often grouped with Given name — Classical / Historical names in modern name lists.
Families often choose it for its clear sound and positive meaning rather than for trend alone.
Families often choose it for its clear sound and positive meaning rather than for trend alone.
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