Nafisah
nah-FEE-sah
Letters
7
Syllables
3
Origin
Arabic
Total Births
126
Peak Year
#11 in 2001
First Recorded
1981
Style
Sophisticated & Formal, Earthy & Bohemian
Spelling
Moderate spelling
What It Means
An Arabic name meaning 'precious', 'rare', or 'delicate'. It is often associated with nobility and high value.
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
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