Kaafi
Kaafi is a Muslim boy name meaning “Sufficient, adequate”.
| Meaning | Sufficient, adequate |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Arabic, Somali spelling |
| Arabic spelling | كافي |
| Pronunciation | KAH-fee |
| Arabic root | ك ف ي (k-f-y) — to suffice |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Kaafi
Kaafi is the Somali spelling of Kāfī, 'sufficient' or 'one who suffices'. In Islamic thought God is the One who suffices His servants, and al-Kāfī is sometimes listed among the divine names. As a given name it is usually understood as 'capable' or 'enough'. The Somali form doubles the long ā.
Is Kaafi a Muslim name?
Yes. Kaafi is a Somali form of the Arabic name Kafi, meaning sufficient.
Is Kaafi in the Quran?
Its root appears in 'Is not Allah sufficient (bi-kāfin) for His servant?' (Quran 39:36).
Where is the name Kaafi used?
Used among Somalis, mostly in Somalia and Kenya.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Kaafi mean?
Kaafi means 'Sufficient, adequate'. It comes from Arabic, Somali spelling.
Is Kaafi a Muslim name?
Yes. Kaafi is a Somali form of the Arabic name Kafi, meaning sufficient.
How do you write Kaafi in Arabic?
Kaafi is written كافي in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Kaafi?
Kaafi is pronounced KAH-fee.
Is Kaafi mentioned in the Quran?
Its root appears in 'Is not Allah sufficient (bi-kāfin) for His servant?' (Quran 39:36).