Nafi
Nafi is a Muslim girl name meaning “Precious; short for Nafisa”.
| Meaning | Precious; short for Nafisa |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Wolof short form of Arabic Nafisa |
| Arabic spelling | نفيسة |
| Pronunciation | NAH-fee |
| Arabic root | ن ف س (n-f-s) — precious, soul |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Nafi
Nafi is the Senegalese short form of Nafissatou (Nafīsa), 'precious, valuable'. Sayyida Nafīsa, a great-granddaughter of al-Ḥasan ibn ʿAlī, was a celebrated scholar of Cairo who taught Imām al-Shāfiʿī. In Senegal, Nafi is often used as a name in its own right.
Is Nafi a Muslim name?
Yes. Nafi is a Muslim name, a short form of Nafīsa, 'precious'.
Where is the name Nafi used?
Common in Senegal and the Gambia.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Nafi mean?
Nafi means 'Precious; short for Nafisa'. It comes from Wolof short form of Arabic Nafisa.
Is Nafi a Muslim name?
Yes. Nafi is a Muslim name, a short form of Nafīsa, 'precious'.
How do you write Nafi in Arabic?
Nafi is written نفيسة in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Nafi?
Nafi is pronounced NAH-fee.