Morufat
Morufat is a Muslim girl name meaning “Well-known; doer of good”.
| Meaning | Well-known; doer of good |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Yoruba form of Arabic Maʿrūfa |
| Arabic spelling | معروفة |
| Pronunciation | moh-ROO-faht |
| Arabic root | ع ر ف (ʿ-r-f) — to know, recognise |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Morufat
Morufat is the Yoruba form of Maʿrūfa, 'well-known' or 'recognised for goodness'. In the Quran al-maʿrūf means what is right and good, as in 'enjoining good'. Yoruba changes the first vowel to o and keeps the feminine -at, while Morufu is the matching boys' name.
Is Morufat a Muslim name?
Yes. Morufat is a Muslim name, the Yoruba form of Maʿrūfa, linked to al-maʿrūf, what is good.
Is Morufat in the Quran?
Its root appears in 'enjoining what is right (al-maʿrūf) and forbidding what is wrong' (Quran 3:104).
Where is the name Morufat used?
Used among Yoruba Muslims in south-western Nigeria.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Morufat mean?
Morufat means 'Well-known; doer of good'. It comes from Yoruba form of Arabic Maʿrūfa.
Is Morufat a Muslim name?
Yes. Morufat is a Muslim name, the Yoruba form of Maʿrūfa, linked to al-maʿrūf, what is good.
How do you write Morufat in Arabic?
Morufat is written معروفة in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Morufat?
Morufat is pronounced moh-ROO-faht.
Is Morufat mentioned in the Quran?
Its root appears in 'enjoining what is right (al-maʿrūf) and forbidding what is wrong' (Quran 3:104).