نفيسة

Nefise

girlTurkish form of Arabic Nafīsa

Nefise is a Muslim girl name meaning “Precious, valuable”.

MeaningPrecious, valuable
GenderGirl
OriginTurkish form of Arabic Nafīsa
Arabic spellingنفيسة
Pronunciationneh-fee-SEH
Arabic rootن 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.

Updated October 2026 · Researched by the Modern Muslim Names team. Spotted a mistake? Let us know.