Afiyah
Afiyah is a Muslim girl name of Arabic origin, meaning “Wellbeing, good health, safety”.
| Meaning | Wellbeing, good health, safety |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Written as | عافية |
| Pronunciation | AH-fee-yah |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Pakistan, West Africa, Gulf States |
Meaning and origin of Afiyah
The root a-f-w is linked both to pardon and to wellbeing, and afiya means wellbeing in the widest sense: health of body, protection from harm and freedom from trials. Muslims know the word well from prayer, especially the supplication that asks God for afw and afiya, pardon and wellbeing, in this world and the hereafter. Its use as a girl's name is fairly recent.
Is Afiyah a Muslim name?
Its strong link to Muslim supplication gives this Arabic word a natural appeal as a girl's name.
How popular is Afiyah?
South Asians and West African Muslims, at home and abroad, give it, though Ghana's Akan name Afia is a separate name.
Gifts with the name Afiyah
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Spellings and variants of Afiyah
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Afiyah mean?
Afiyah means 'Wellbeing, good health, safety'. It is of Arabic origin.
Is Afiyah a Muslim name?
Its strong link to Muslim supplication gives this Arabic word a natural appeal as a girl's name.
How do you pronounce Afiyah?
Afiyah is pronounced AH-fee-yah.
Is Afiyah a boy or girl name?
Afiyah is usually a girl name.