Rafiat
Rafiat is a Muslim girl name meaning “Exalted, high-ranking”.
| Meaning | Exalted, high-ranking |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Yoruba form of Arabic Rafīʿa |
| Arabic spelling | رفيعة |
| Pronunciation | rah-FEE-aht |
| Arabic root | ر ف ع (r-f-ʿ) — to raise, elevate |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Rafiat
Rafiat is the Yoruba form of Rafīʿa, 'exalted' or 'of high rank', with the feminine ending kept as -at. Rofiat is a common local variant. The root is the same one used in the Quran for God's raising of the believers in rank.
Is Rafiat a Muslim name?
Yes. Rafiat is a Muslim name, the Yoruba form of Rafīʿa, meaning exalted.
Is Rafiat in the Quran?
Its root appears in the divine description 'Exalted above all ranks (rafīʿ al-darajāt)' (Quran 40:15).
Where is the name Rafiat used?
Common among Yoruba Muslims in south-western Nigeria.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Rafiat mean?
Rafiat means 'Exalted, high-ranking'. It comes from Yoruba form of Arabic Rafīʿa.
Is Rafiat a Muslim name?
Yes. Rafiat is a Muslim name, the Yoruba form of Rafīʿa, meaning exalted.
How do you write Rafiat in Arabic?
Rafiat is written رفيعة in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Rafiat?
Rafiat is pronounced rah-FEE-aht.
Is Rafiat mentioned in the Quran?
Its root appears in the divine description 'Exalted above all ranks (rafīʿ al-darajāt)' (Quran 40:15).