Nafeesa
Nafeesa is a Muslim girl name meaning “Precious, valuable”.
| Meaning | Precious, valuable |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Arabic spelling | نفيسة |
| Pronunciation | nah-FEE-sah |
| Arabic root | ن ف س (n-f-s) — to be precious |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Nafeesa
Nafeesa is a spelling of Arabic Nafīsa, 'precious'. The name is honoured through Sayyida Nafīsa bint al-Ḥasan, a great-granddaughter of al-Ḥasan ibn ʿAli, renowned in Cairo for her learning and piety; Imam al-Shafiʿi attended her circle. Her shrine in Cairo is still widely visited.
Is Nafeesa a Muslim name?
Yes. Nafeesa is a Muslim name of Arabic origin, associated with the scholar Sayyida Nafisa of Cairo.
Where is the name Nafeesa used?
Used in South Asia, Egypt and across the Muslim world.
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Spellings and variants of Nafeesa
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Nafeesa mean?
Nafeesa means 'Precious, valuable'. It comes from Arabic.
Is Nafeesa a Muslim name?
Yes. Nafeesa is a Muslim name of Arabic origin, associated with the scholar Sayyida Nafisa of Cairo.
How do you write Nafeesa in Arabic?
Nafeesa is written نفيسة in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Nafeesa?
Nafeesa is pronounced nah-FEE-sah.