Nafisah
nah-FEE-sah
Nafisah is a girl’s name of Arabic origin, meaning “An Arabic name meaning 'precious', 'rare', or 'delicate'. It is often associated with nobility and high value.”, and peaked in popularity in 2001.
What Nafisah Means
“An Arabic name meaning 'precious', 'rare', or 'delicate'. It is often associated with nobility and high value.”
The Story of Nafisah
Some children arrive carrying an ancient aura of nobility, a quiet wisdom that belies their years.
Nafisah, an Arabic name, has roots stretching back through centuries of culture and language. It gained notice in the early 1980s, a time when its elegant meaning resonated deeply.
This name is for your daughter who will possess a rare and precious spirit. You imagine her as someone who moves with an inherent dignity, a wise soul whose value is immediately apparent, radiating a quiet strength.
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Numerology
The Achiever
Powerful, determined, and success-oriented. Names at 8 project confidence and ambition.
Famous Namesakes
Nafisah bint Al-Husayn
Daughter of Al-Husayn ibn Ali, known for her piety and wisdom.
Personality Traits
Peak Year
#11 in 2001
Total Births
126
First Recorded
1981
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