Hayfa
Hayfa is a Muslim girl name meaning “Slender, graceful”.
| Meaning | Slender, graceful |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Arabic spelling | هيفاء |
| Pronunciation | HAY-fah |
| Arabic root | ه ي ف (h-y-f) — slenderness of waist |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Hayfa
Hayfa (Hayfāʾ) is a classical Arabic adjective for a woman with a slender waist and graceful figure, a standard image of beauty in poetry. It has been a favourite name for generations in the Gulf, the Levant and Iraq. It is unrelated to Haifa, the city in Palestine, though both are often written the same way in English.
Is Hayfa a Muslim name?
Yes. Hayfa is an Arabic name used by Muslim families. It means 'slender and graceful'.
Where is the name Hayfa used?
Common in Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Iraq, Syria and Lebanon.
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Spellings and variants of Hayfa
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Hayfa mean?
Hayfa means 'Slender, graceful'. It comes from Arabic.
Is Hayfa a Muslim name?
Yes. Hayfa is an Arabic name used by Muslim families. It means 'slender and graceful'.
How do you write Hayfa in Arabic?
Hayfa is written هيفاء in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Hayfa?
Hayfa is pronounced HAY-fah.