Iffah
Iffah is a Muslim girl name of Arabic origin, meaning “Chastity, modesty, virtue”.
| Meaning | Chastity, modesty, virtue |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Written as | عفة |
| Pronunciation | IF-fah |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Malaysia, Pakistan, Gulf States |
Meaning and origin of Iffah
Iffah is the Arabic ʿiffa, from the root ʿ-f-f, to be chaste or to abstain. It names the virtue of chastity and dignified restraint, which includes holding back from what is unlawful and not begging favours from others. Islamic ethics counts it among the central virtues. Urdu and Persian speakers say Iffat, but Iffah preserves the Arabic ending and is the favourite in Malaysia and in Western countries.
Is Iffah a Muslim name?
Iffah means chastity, and its root appears in 'Let those who find no means to marry keep themselves chaste (yastaʿfif)' (Quran 24:33).
How popular is Iffah?
It is used in Malaysia, Pakistan and the Arab world.
Gifts with the name Iffah
- Iffah name necklaces & bracelets (Amazon)
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- Muslim baby gifts & books (Amazon)
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Spellings and variants of Iffah
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Iffah mean?
Iffah means 'Chastity, modesty, virtue'. It is of Arabic origin.
Is Iffah a Muslim name?
Iffah means chastity, and its root appears in 'Let those who find no means to marry keep themselves chaste (yastaʿfif)' (Quran 24:33).
How do you pronounce Iffah?
Iffah is pronounced IF-fah.
Is Iffah a boy or girl name?
Iffah is usually a girl name.