Aarif
Aarif is a Muslim boy name of Arabic origin, meaning “Knowing, deeply knowledgeable”.
| Meaning | Knowing, deeply knowledgeable |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Written as | عارف |
| Pronunciation | AA-rif |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Pakistan, India, Turkey, Bangladesh |
Meaning and origin of Aarif
Aarif describes someone who knows, particularly through insight and experience, and it comes from ʿĀrif and the root ʿ-r-f, to know or recognise. In Sufi language, al-ʿārif bi-llāh refers to a person who truly knows God. The related name ʿIrfān, meaning gnosis or recognition, grows from the same root. Aarif is the usual South Asian spelling, while Arabs and Turks write Arif.
Is Aarif a Muslim name?
Muslims give this name to express knowledge and insight, especially the knowledge of God.
How popular is Aarif?
It is common in South Asia, in Turkey as Arif and in Iran as Aref.
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Spellings and variants of Aarif
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Aarif mean?
Aarif means 'Knowing, deeply knowledgeable'. It is of Arabic origin.
Is Aarif a Muslim name?
Muslims give this name to express knowledge and insight, especially the knowledge of God.
How do you pronounce Aarif?
Aarif is pronounced AA-rif.
Is Aarif a boy or girl name?
Aarif is usually a boy name.