Arief
Arief is a Muslim boy name of Arabic, Malay / Indonesian form origin, meaning “Knowing, wise”.
| Meaning | Knowing, wise |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Arabic, Malay / Indonesian form |
| Written as | عارف |
| Pronunciation | AH-reef |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Indonesia, Malaysia |
Meaning and origin of Arief
Arief is the form of the Arabic ʿĀrif, 'one who knows', used in Indonesia and Malaysia, from a root meaning to know or to recognise. The 'ie' follows older, Dutch-influenced Indonesian spelling for a long ī. Muslims use the word ʿārif for a person whose knowledge of God runs deep and is spiritual in nature, so the name joins learning with devotion.
Is Arief a Muslim name?
Arief is the Indonesian and Malay form of the Arabic Muslim name Arif.
How popular is Arief?
Arief is common in Indonesia and Malaysia.
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Spellings and variants of Arief
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Arief mean?
Arief means 'Knowing, wise'. It is of Arabic, Malay / Indonesian form origin.
Is Arief a Muslim name?
Arief is the Indonesian and Malay form of the Arabic Muslim name Arif.
How do you pronounce Arief?
Arief is pronounced AH-reef.
Is Arief a boy or girl name?
Arief is usually a boy name.