Kafilat
Kafilat is a Muslim girl name meaning “Guarantor, one who cares for others”.
| Meaning | Guarantor, one who cares for others |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Yoruba form of Arabic Kafīla |
| Arabic spelling | كفيلة |
| Pronunciation | kah-FEE-laht |
| Arabic root | ك ف ل (k-f-l) — to guarantee, take care of |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Kafilat
Kafilat is the Yoruba form of Kafīla, 'guarantor' or 'one who takes responsibility for another'. The same root gives kafāla, sponsoring or caring for an orphan, an act the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ praised highly. The -at ending keeps the Arabic feminine t.
Is Kafilat a Muslim name?
Yes. Kafilat is a Muslim name, the Yoruba form of Kafīla, meaning one who takes care of others.
Is Kafilat in the Quran?
Its root appears in 'you have made Allah your guarantor (kafīlā)' (Quran 16:91).
Where is the name Kafilat used?
Used among Yoruba Muslims in south-western Nigeria.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Kafilat mean?
Kafilat means 'Guarantor, one who cares for others'. It comes from Yoruba form of Arabic Kafīla.
Is Kafilat a Muslim name?
Yes. Kafilat is a Muslim name, the Yoruba form of Kafīla, meaning one who takes care of others.
How do you write Kafilat in Arabic?
Kafilat is written كفيلة in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Kafilat?
Kafilat is pronounced kah-FEE-laht.
Is Kafilat mentioned in the Quran?
Its root appears in 'you have made Allah your guarantor (kafīlā)' (Quran 16:91).