Nafeesah
Nafeesah 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 Nafeesah
Nafeesah is a spelling of Nafīsa with a final h representing the Arabic feminine ending. It means precious or of great value. Like Nafisa, it recalls Sayyida Nafisa, the learned descendant of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ who lived in Cairo in the early ninth century.
Is Nafeesah a Muslim name?
Yes. Nafeesah is a Muslim name, a spelling of the Arabic Nafisa meaning precious.
Where is the name Nafeesah used?
Mostly used in English-speaking Muslim communities and South Asia.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Nafeesah mean?
Nafeesah means 'Precious, valuable'. It comes from Arabic.
Is Nafeesah a Muslim name?
Yes. Nafeesah is a Muslim name, a spelling of the Arabic Nafisa meaning precious.
How do you write Nafeesah in Arabic?
Nafeesah is written نفيسة in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Nafeesah?
Nafeesah is pronounced nah-FEE-sah.