ارفع

Arfah

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Arfah is a Muslim girl name meaning “Highest, most exalted”.

MeaningHighest, most exalted
GenderGirl
OriginArabic
Arabic spellingارفع
PronunciationAR-fah
Arabic rootر ف ع (r-f-ʿ) — to raise, to elevate
Muslim name?Islamic / Arabic name

Meaning and origin of Arfah

Arfah is a spelling of Arfa, from the Arabic arfaʿ, 'higher, most elevated'. It is used as a girls' name in Pakistan, where it became widely known through Arfa Karim, the young computer prodigy who became one of the world's youngest Microsoft-certified professionals.

Is Arfah a Muslim name?

Yes. Arfah is a Muslim name of Arabic origin meaning most exalted.

Is Arfah in the Quran?

The name is not in the Quran, but its root appears in 'God will raise (yarfaʿ) those of you who believe and those given knowledge in degrees' (Quran 58:11).

Where is the name Arfah used?

Used mainly in Pakistan.

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Spellings and variants of Arfah

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Arfah mean?

Arfah means 'Highest, most exalted'. It comes from Arabic.

Is Arfah a Muslim name?

Yes. Arfah is a Muslim name of Arabic origin meaning most exalted.

How do you write Arfah in Arabic?

Arfah is written ارفع in Arabic script.

How do you pronounce Arfah?

Arfah is pronounced AR-fah.

Is Arfah mentioned in the Quran?

The name is not in the Quran, but its root appears in 'God will raise (yarfaʿ) those of you who believe and those given knowledge in degrees' (Quran 58:11).

Updated October 2026 · Researched by the Modern Muslim Names team. Spotted a mistake? Let us know.