Nafisat
Nafisat is a Muslim girl name meaning “Precious, valuable”.
| Meaning | Precious, valuable |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Nigerian form of Arabic Nafīsa |
| Arabic spelling | نفيسة |
| Pronunciation | nah-FEE-saht |
| Arabic root | ن ف س (n-f-s) — precious, soul |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Nafisat
Nafisat is the Nigerian form of Nafīsa, 'precious' or 'priceless'. Sayyida Nafīsa, a great-granddaughter of al-Ḥasan ibn ʿAlī, was a learned and devout woman of Cairo whom Imam al-Shāfiʿī visited; her mosque there is still a well-known landmark. The -at ending keeps the Arabic feminine t.
Is Nafisat a Muslim name?
Yes. Nafisat is a Muslim name, a Nigerian form of Nafīsa, borne by the revered scholar Sayyida Nafīsa of Cairo.
Where is the name Nafisat used?
Used among Yoruba and Hausa Muslims in Nigeria.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Nafisat mean?
Nafisat means 'Precious, valuable'. It comes from Nigerian form of Arabic Nafīsa.
Is Nafisat a Muslim name?
Yes. Nafisat is a Muslim name, a Nigerian form of Nafīsa, borne by the revered scholar Sayyida Nafīsa of Cairo.
How do you write Nafisat in Arabic?
Nafisat is written نفيسة in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Nafisat?
Nafisat is pronounced nah-FEE-saht.