Afaf
Afaf is a Muslim girl name meaning “Chastity, modesty, virtue”.
| Meaning | Chastity, modesty, virtue |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Arabic spelling | عفاف |
| Pronunciation | ah-FAAF |
| Arabic root | ع ف ف (ʿ-f-f) — chastity, restraint |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Afaf
Afaf (ʿAfāf) is the Arabic noun for chastity and dignified self-restraint. It names a quality of character rather than a description of appearance, which made it a favourite girls' name in the 20th century. It is especially common in Egypt, Sudan, the Levant and North Africa.
Is Afaf a Muslim name?
Yes. Afaf is a Muslim name of Arabic origin meaning chastity and modesty, virtues praised in Islam.
Is Afaf in the Quran?
The root appears in the Quran, describing the poor who do not beg as appearing wealthy 'because of their restraint' (al-taʿaffuf) (Quran 2:273).
Where is the name Afaf used?
Common in Egypt, Sudan, Palestine, Jordan and North Africa.
Gifts with the name Afaf
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Spellings and variants of Afaf
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Afaf mean?
Afaf means 'Chastity, modesty, virtue'. It comes from Arabic.
Is Afaf a Muslim name?
Yes. Afaf is a Muslim name of Arabic origin meaning chastity and modesty, virtues praised in Islam.
How do you write Afaf in Arabic?
Afaf is written عفاف in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Afaf?
Afaf is pronounced ah-FAAF.
Is Afaf mentioned in the Quran?
The root appears in the Quran, describing the poor who do not beg as appearing wealthy 'because of their restraint' (al-taʿaffuf) (Quran 2:273).