Nafisah
Nafisah 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 Nafisah
Nafisah is Nafisa written with a final h, a common convention in Malaysia, Indonesia and English-speaking countries for the Arabic feminine ending. It means precious, and is linked to Sayyida Nafisa of Cairo, the pious great-granddaughter of al-Hasan ibn ʿAli.
Is Nafisah a Muslim name?
Yes. Nafisah is a Muslim name, a spelling of the Arabic Nafisa meaning precious.
Where is the name Nafisah used?
Common in Malaysia, Indonesia and English-speaking Muslim communities.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Nafisah mean?
Nafisah means 'Precious, valuable'. It comes from Arabic.
Is Nafisah a Muslim name?
Yes. Nafisah is a Muslim name, a spelling of the Arabic Nafisa meaning precious.
How do you write Nafisah in Arabic?
Nafisah is written نفيسة in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Nafisah?
Nafisah is pronounced nah-FEE-sah.