Iffat
Iffat is a Muslim girl name of Arabic, Persian/Urdu form origin, meaning “Chastity, purity, modesty”.
| Meaning | Chastity, purity, modesty |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic, Persian/Urdu form |
| Written as | عفت |
| Pronunciation | IF-fat |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Pakistan, India, Bangladesh, Iran |
Meaning and origin of Iffat
Iffat is how the Arabic ʿiffa is said and written in Persian and Urdu, with the feminine ending sounded as -at. Its root, ʿ-f-f, means to be chaste or to abstain, and the name stands for modesty and self-restraint. Its most famous bearer was Queen Effat of Saudi Arabia, the wife of King Faisal, who opened the country's first girls' schools.
Is Iffat a Muslim name?
Iffat means purity and modesty, from the root found in 'Let those who find no means to marry keep themselves chaste (yastaʿfif)' (Quran 24:33).
How popular is Iffat?
It is common in Pakistan, India and Bangladesh, and in Iran as Effat.
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Spellings and variants of Iffat
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Iffat mean?
Iffat means 'Chastity, purity, modesty'. It is of Arabic, Persian/Urdu form origin.
Is Iffat a Muslim name?
Iffat means purity and modesty, from the root found in 'Let those who find no means to marry keep themselves chaste (yastaʿfif)' (Quran 24:33).
How do you pronounce Iffat?
Iffat is pronounced IF-fat.
Is Iffat a boy or girl name?
Iffat is usually a girl name.