Arafa
Arafa is a Muslim unisex name meaning “Arafah, the plain of the Hajj”.
| Meaning | Arafah, the plain of the Hajj |
|---|---|
| Gender | Unisex |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Arabic spelling | عرفة |
| Pronunciation | AH-rah-fah |
| Arabic root | ع ر ف (ʿ-r-f) — to know, to recognise |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Arafa
Arafa is the Arabic ʿArafa, the plain near Makkah where pilgrims stand on the Day of ʿArafah, the high point of the Hajj. Its root means to know or recognise. As a name it is often given to children born on or around the Day of Arafah; in Egypt ʿArafa is better known as a man's name and family name.
Is Arafa a Muslim name?
Yes. Arafa is a Muslim name taken from ʿArafah, the place and day at the heart of the Hajj.
Is Arafa in the Quran?
The place is named in the Quran: 'When you pour down from ʿArafat, remember God at the Sacred Monument' (Quran 2:198).
Where is the name Arafa used?
Found in Egypt, Sudan and the Swahili coast, as both a given name and a family name.
Gifts with the name Arafa
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Spellings and variants of Arafa
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Arafa mean?
Arafa means 'Arafah, the plain of the Hajj'. It comes from Arabic.
Is Arafa a Muslim name?
Yes. Arafa is a Muslim name taken from ʿArafah, the place and day at the heart of the Hajj.
How do you write Arafa in Arabic?
Arafa is written عرفة in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Arafa?
Arafa is pronounced AH-rah-fah.
Is Arafa mentioned in the Quran?
The place is named in the Quran: 'When you pour down from ʿArafat, remember God at the Sacred Monument' (Quran 2:198).