Nafeesa
Nafeesa is a Muslim girl name of Arabic origin, meaning “Precious and valuable”.
| Meaning | Precious and valuable |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Written as | نفيسة |
| Pronunciation | nah-FEE-sah |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Pakistan, India, Egypt |
Meaning and origin of Nafeesa
Nafeesa is a spelling of the Arabic Nafīsa, meaning precious. Much of its appeal comes from Sayyida Nafīsa bint al-Ḥasan, whose great-grandfather was al-Ḥasan ibn ʿAli. She lived in Cairo and was so respected for scholarship and devotion that Imam al-Shafiʿi came to learn in her circle. People still visit her shrine in the city; other spellings include Nafisa, Nafisah, Nafeesah and the Turkish Nefise.
Is Nafeesa a Muslim name?
Nafeesa is an Arabic Muslim name, cherished for its link with the scholar Sayyida Nafisa of Cairo.
How popular is Nafeesa?
Nafeesa is used in South Asia, Egypt and across the wider Muslim world.
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Spellings and variants of Nafeesa
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Nafeesa mean?
Nafeesa means 'Precious and valuable'. It is of Arabic origin.
Is Nafeesa a Muslim name?
Nafeesa is an Arabic Muslim name, cherished for its link with the scholar Sayyida Nafisa of Cairo.
How do you pronounce Nafeesa?
Nafeesa is pronounced nah-FEE-sah.
Is Nafeesa a boy or girl name?
Nafeesa is usually a girl name.