Rifat
Rifat is a Muslim boy name meaning “High rank, elevation, dignity”.
| Meaning | High rank, elevation, dignity |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Arabic spelling | رفعت |
| Pronunciation | RIF-aht |
| Arabic root | ر ف ع (r-f-ʿ) — to raise, to elevate |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Rifat
Rifat (rifʿa, written رفعت in Ottoman and Persian style) means elevation and high standing. The name was very popular in the Ottoman world and survives as Rıfat in Turkey and Rifat in Bosnia, Egypt and Bangladesh. Rifaʿa al-Tahtawi, the nineteenth-century Egyptian scholar and reformer, bore a closely related name.
Is Rifat a Muslim name?
Yes. Rifat is a Muslim name of Arabic origin meaning high rank and dignity.
Is Rifat in the Quran?
Its root appears in the Quran: 'Allah will raise those who have believed among you and those given knowledge by degrees' (Quran 58:11).
Where is the name Rifat used?
Common in Turkey, Bosnia, Egypt (as Refaat) and Bangladesh.
Gifts with the name Rifat
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Rifat mean?
Rifat means 'High rank, elevation, dignity'. It comes from Arabic.
Is Rifat a Muslim name?
Yes. Rifat is a Muslim name of Arabic origin meaning high rank and dignity.
How do you write Rifat in Arabic?
Rifat is written رفعت in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Rifat?
Rifat is pronounced RIF-aht.
Is Rifat mentioned in the Quran?
Its root appears in the Quran: 'Allah will raise those who have believed among you and those given knowledge by degrees' (Quran 58:11).