Haifa
Haifa is a Muslim girl name meaning “Slender, graceful”.
| Meaning | Slender, graceful |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Arabic spelling | هيفاء |
| Pronunciation | HAI-faa |
| Arabic root | ه ي ف (h-y-f) — to be slender-waisted |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Haifa
Haifa (hayfāʾ) is a classical Arabic word for a woman with a slender waist and graceful figure, a common ideal in old Arabic poetry. It is unrelated to the city of Haifa, which has a different spelling in Arabic. The name is well established across the Arab world.
Is Haifa a Muslim name?
Yes. Haifa is an Arabic girls' name used by Muslim families, meaning 'slender and graceful'.
Where is the name Haifa used?
Common in Saudi Arabia, the Gulf, Lebanon, Syria and Iraq.
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Spellings and variants of Haifa
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Haifa mean?
Haifa means 'Slender, graceful'. It comes from Arabic.
Is Haifa a Muslim name?
Yes. Haifa is an Arabic girls' name used by Muslim families, meaning 'slender and graceful'.
How do you write Haifa in Arabic?
Haifa is written هيفاء in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Haifa?
Haifa is pronounced HAI-faa.