Asifah
Asifah is a Muslim girl name of Arabic origin, meaning “Storm, strong wind”.
| Meaning | Storm, strong wind |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Written as | عاصفة |
| Pronunciation | AH-si-fah |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Pakistan, India |
Meaning and origin of Asifah
Asifah comes from the Arabic ʿāṣifa, a powerful, gusting wind, so the name suggests energy, force and a lively spirit. Its root, ʿ-ṣ-f, describes wind that blows hard and suddenly. In South Asia some families treat it as the female version of Asif, since the two sound so alike. In fact the names come from separate words and are written with different letters in Arabic, which is worth knowing when choosing a spelling such as Asifa.
Is Asifah a Muslim name?
Asifah is an Arabic name used mostly by Muslim families in South Asia, meaning a strong wind. The word is found in 'a storm wind (rīḥun ʿāṣif) comes upon them' (Quran 10:22).
How popular is Asifah?
It is mainly used in Pakistan and India.
Gifts with the name Asifah
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Spellings and variants of Asifah
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Asifah mean?
Asifah means 'Storm, strong wind'. It is of Arabic origin.
Is Asifah a Muslim name?
Asifah is an Arabic name used mostly by Muslim families in South Asia, meaning a strong wind. The word is found in 'a storm wind (rīḥun ʿāṣif) comes upon them' (Quran 10:22).
How do you pronounce Asifah?
Asifah is pronounced AH-si-fah.
Is Asifah a boy or girl name?
Asifah is usually a girl name.