Rofiat
Rofiat 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 | roh-FEE-aht |
| Arabic root | ر ف ع (r-f-ʿ) — to raise, elevate |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Rofiat
Rofiat is a Yoruba form of Rafīʿa, 'exalted' or 'high in rank'. The change of the first vowel from a to o is common in Yoruba renderings of Arabic, and the feminine ending is kept as -at. Rafiat is the other common spelling of the same name.
Is Rofiat a Muslim name?
Yes. Rofiat is a Muslim name, a Yoruba form of Rafīʿa, meaning exalted.
Is Rofiat in the Quran?
Its root appears in 'Exalted above all ranks (rafīʿ al-darajāt)' (Quran 40:15).
Where is the name Rofiat used?
Common among Yoruba Muslims in south-western Nigeria.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Rofiat mean?
Rofiat means 'Exalted, high-ranking'. It comes from Yoruba form of Arabic Rafīʿa.
Is Rofiat a Muslim name?
Yes. Rofiat is a Muslim name, a Yoruba form of Rafīʿa, meaning exalted.
How do you write Rofiat in Arabic?
Rofiat is written رفيعة in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Rofiat?
Rofiat is pronounced roh-FEE-aht.
Is Rofiat mentioned in the Quran?
Its root appears in 'Exalted above all ranks (rafīʿ al-darajāt)' (Quran 40:15).