Alfiya
Alfiya is a Muslim girl name meaning “Of a thousand; millennium”.
| Meaning | Of a thousand; millennium |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Arabic spelling | ألفية |
| Pronunciation | al-FEE-yah |
| Arabic root | أ ل ف (ʾ-l-f) — thousand |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Alfiya
Alfiya comes from the Arabic alfiyya, 'relating to a thousand'. The word is best known as the title of al-Alfiyya, the famous thousand-line poem on Arabic grammar by the scholar Ibn Mālik. As a girl's name it is popular among Tatars and Bashkirs in Russia and Central Asia, and more recently among Muslims in India.
Is Alfiya a Muslim name?
Yes. Alfiya is a Muslim name of Arabic origin, used especially by Tatar, Central Asian and Indian Muslim families.
Where is the name Alfiya used?
Common among Tatars and Bashkirs and in Central Asia; increasingly used in India.
Gifts with the name Alfiya
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- Islamic baby gifts & books (Amazon)
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Alfiya mean?
Alfiya means 'Of a thousand; millennium'. It comes from Arabic.
Is Alfiya a Muslim name?
Yes. Alfiya is a Muslim name of Arabic origin, used especially by Tatar, Central Asian and Indian Muslim families.
How do you write Alfiya in Arabic?
Alfiya is written ألفية in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Alfiya?
Alfiya is pronounced al-FEE-yah.