Dafalla
Dafalla is a Muslim boy name of Arabic, Sudanese origin, meaning “God has repelled harm”.
| Meaning | God has repelled harm |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Arabic, Sudanese |
| Written as | دفع الله |
| Pronunciation | da-fah-AL-lah |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Sudan, Egypt |
Meaning and origin of Dafalla
Dafalla is the common spelling of Dafaʿ Allāh, a compound that means 'God repelled'. The root speaks of pushing something away, and here the idea is that God kept harm or hardship from the family. Names formed from a verb plus Allah are a hallmark of Sudanese naming, sitting alongside names such as Fadlallah. It also turns up in Chad and Egypt.
Is Dafalla a Muslim name?
Dafalla is an Arabic Muslim name voicing trust in God's protection, and its root is found in the verse 'Indeed, Allah defends those who have believed' (Quran 22:38).
How popular is Dafalla?
It is most common in Sudan and is also used in Chad and southern Egypt.
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Spellings and variants of Dafalla
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Dafalla mean?
Dafalla means 'God has repelled harm'. It is of Arabic, Sudanese origin.
Is Dafalla a Muslim name?
Dafalla is an Arabic Muslim name voicing trust in God's protection, and its root is found in the verse 'Indeed, Allah defends those who have believed' (Quran 22:38).
How do you pronounce Dafalla?
Dafalla is pronounced da-fah-AL-lah.
Is Dafalla a boy or girl name?
Dafalla is usually a boy name.