عارف
Arief
Arief is a Muslim boy name meaning “Knowing, wise”.
| Meaning | Knowing, wise |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Arabic, Malay / Indonesian form |
| Arabic spelling | عارف |
| Pronunciation | AH-reef |
| Arabic root | ع ر ف (ʿ-r-f) — to know, to recognise |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Arief
Arief is the Indonesian and Malay spelling of the Arabic ʿĀrif, 'one who knows'. The ie spelling follows older Dutch-influenced Indonesian conventions for the long ī sound. In Islamic usage an ʿārif is someone with deep spiritual knowledge of God.
Is Arief a Muslim name?
Yes. Arief is the Indonesian/Malay form of the Arabic Muslim name Arif.
Where is the name Arief used?
Common in Indonesia and Malaysia.
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Spellings and variants of Arief
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More boy names like Arief
Abdul-Hadi — Servant of the GuideAbdul-Haleem — Servant of the ForbearingAbdul-Jaleel — Servant of the MajesticAbdul-Muhaymin — Servant of the GuardianAbdul-Mujeeb — Servant of the One Who AnswersAbdul-Qahhar — Servant of the All-PrevailingAbdul-Rauf — Servant of the Most KindAditya — Sun; son of AditiAiman — Blessed, fortunate; on the rightAkmal — Most complete, most perfectAlawi — Of ʿAli; descendant of ʿAliAlif — The first letter of the Arabic alphabetAmirul — Leader of, prince ofAnwar — More radiant, luminous, brightAzhar — Most radiant, shining, luminousAzim — Great, magnificentAzmi — Resolute, of firm determinationAzzam — Very determined, resolute
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Arief mean?
Arief means 'Knowing, wise'. It comes from Arabic, Malay / Indonesian form.
Is Arief a Muslim name?
Yes. Arief is the Indonesian/Malay form of the Arabic Muslim name Arif.
How do you write Arief in Arabic?
Arief is written عارف in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Arief?
Arief is pronounced AH-reef.