Nefise
Nefise is a Muslim girl name meaning “Precious, valuable”.
| Meaning | Precious, valuable |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Turkish form of Arabic Nafīsa |
| Arabic spelling | نفيسة |
| Pronunciation | neh-fee-SEH |
| Arabic root | ن ف س (n-f-s) — to be precious |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Nefise
Nefise is the Turkish and Bosnian form of Nafīsa, 'precious' or 'priceless'. The best-known bearer of the original name is Sayyida Nafīsa, a great-granddaughter of Ḥasan ibn ʿAlī, revered in Cairo for her learning and piety; Imam al-Shāfiʿī attended her lessons. Turkish changes the final -a to -e.
Is Nefise a Muslim name?
Yes. Nefise is the Turkish form of the Arabic Muslim name Nafīsa, meaning 'precious'.
Where is the name Nefise used?
A traditional name in Turkey and Bosnia (Nefisa).
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Nefise mean?
Nefise means 'Precious, valuable'. It comes from Turkish form of Arabic Nafīsa.
Is Nefise a Muslim name?
Yes. Nefise is the Turkish form of the Arabic Muslim name Nafīsa, meaning 'precious'.
How do you write Nefise in Arabic?
Nefise is written نفيسة in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Nefise?
Nefise is pronounced neh-fee-SEH.