ظريفة

Zarifa

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Zarifa is a Muslim girl name meaning “Elegant, graceful, charming”.

MeaningElegant, graceful, charming
GenderGirl
OriginArabic
Arabic spellingظريفة
Pronunciationzah-REE-fah
Arabic rootظ ر ف (ẓ-r-f) — to be refined, witty
Muslim name?Islamic / Arabic name

Meaning and origin of Zarifa

Zarifa is the feminine of Zarif and means a graceful, cultured and charming woman. It is especially widespread in Azerbaijan, Central Asia and the Caucasus, where it is also written Zarifa or Zarifə. The Azerbaijani ophthalmologist Zarifa Aliyeva is a well-known bearer.

Is Zarifa a Muslim name?

Yes. Zarifa is a Muslim girl's name of Arabic origin meaning elegant and charming.

Where is the name Zarifa used?

Popular in Azerbaijan and Central Asia, and also found in the Arab world.

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Spellings and variants of Zarifa

ZareefaZarifahDharifa

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Zarifa mean?

Zarifa means 'Elegant, graceful, charming'. It comes from Arabic.

Is Zarifa a Muslim name?

Yes. Zarifa is a Muslim girl's name of Arabic origin meaning elegant and charming.

How do you write Zarifa in Arabic?

Zarifa is written ظريفة in Arabic script.

How do you pronounce Zarifa?

Zarifa is pronounced zah-REE-fah.

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