Kafayat
Kafayat is a Muslim girl name meaning “Sufficiency, what is enough”.
| Meaning | Sufficiency, what is enough |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Yoruba form of Arabic Kifāya |
| Arabic spelling | كفاية |
| Pronunciation | kah-FAH-yaht |
| Arabic root | ك ف ي (k-f-y) — to suffice |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Kafayat
Kafayat is the Yoruba form of Arabic kifāya, 'sufficiency' or 'that which is enough', with the feminine ending kept as -at. The idea echoes the Muslim conviction that God is sufficient for His servants. It is a very familiar name among Yoruba Muslims in south-western Nigeria.
Is Kafayat a Muslim name?
Yes. Kafayat is a Muslim name used by Yoruba Muslims, from the Arabic kifāya, sufficiency.
Is Kafayat in the Quran?
Its root appears in 'Is not Allah sufficient (bi-kāfin) for His servant?' (Quran 39:36).
Where is the name Kafayat used?
Common among Yoruba Muslims in south-western Nigeria.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Kafayat mean?
Kafayat means 'Sufficiency, what is enough'. It comes from Yoruba form of Arabic Kifāya.
Is Kafayat a Muslim name?
Yes. Kafayat is a Muslim name used by Yoruba Muslims, from the Arabic kifāya, sufficiency.
How do you write Kafayat in Arabic?
Kafayat is written كفاية in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Kafayat?
Kafayat is pronounced kah-FAH-yaht.
Is Kafayat mentioned in the Quran?
Its root appears in 'Is not Allah sufficient (bi-kāfin) for His servant?' (Quran 39:36).