Refaat
Refaat is a Muslim boy name meaning “Elevation, high rank, eminence”.
| Meaning | Elevation, high rank, eminence |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Arabic, via Ottoman Turkish |
| Arabic spelling | رفعت |
| Pronunciation | REF-aat |
| Arabic root | ر ف ع (r-f-ʿ) — to raise, to elevate |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Refaat
Refaat comes from the Arabic rifʿa, elevation or high standing, in the Ottoman form Rifat with a final -t. The name was fashionable in Egypt and Ottoman lands in the late nineteenth and twentieth centuries. Egyptians usually spell it Refaat or Rifaat; in Turkey and the Balkans it appears as Rifat.
Is Refaat a Muslim name?
Yes. Refaat is a Muslim name of Arabic origin meaning elevation and eminence.
Is Refaat in the Quran?
Its root appears in the Quran addressed to the Prophet ﷺ: 'And We raised high for you your repute' (Quran 94:4).
Where is the name Refaat used?
Mostly used in Egypt; Rifat is common in Turkey, Bosnia and South Asia.
Gifts with the name Refaat
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Refaat mean?
Refaat means 'Elevation, high rank, eminence'. It comes from Arabic, via Ottoman Turkish.
Is Refaat a Muslim name?
Yes. Refaat is a Muslim name of Arabic origin meaning elevation and eminence.
How do you write Refaat in Arabic?
Refaat is written رفعت in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Refaat?
Refaat is pronounced REF-aat.
Is Refaat mentioned in the Quran?
Its root appears in the Quran addressed to the Prophet ﷺ: 'And We raised high for you your repute' (Quran 94:4).