Nafissatou
Nafissatou is a Muslim girl name meaning “Precious, valuable”.
| Meaning | Precious, valuable |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Wolof/Fula form of Arabic Nafisa |
| Arabic spelling | نفيسة |
| Pronunciation | nah-fee-sah-TOO |
| Arabic root | ن ف س (n-f-s) — precious, soul |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Nafissatou
Nafissatou is the West African form of Nafīsa, with the feminine ending sounded as -tou. The name recalls Sayyida Nafīsa bint al-Ḥasan, a descendant of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, renowned in Cairo for her learning and piety; her shrine there is still visited. Senegalese novelist Nafissatou Niang Diallo is one bearer.
Is Nafissatou a Muslim name?
Yes. Nafissatou is a Muslim name, a West African form of Nafīsa, 'precious'.
Where is the name Nafissatou used?
Common in Senegal, Niger, Mali and Guinea.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Nafissatou mean?
Nafissatou means 'Precious, valuable'. It comes from Wolof/Fula form of Arabic Nafisa.
Is Nafissatou a Muslim name?
Yes. Nafissatou is a Muslim name, a West African form of Nafīsa, 'precious'.
How do you write Nafissatou in Arabic?
Nafissatou is written نفيسة in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Nafissatou?
Nafissatou is pronounced nah-fee-sah-TOO.