Nafeesah
Nafeesah 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 | Worldwide |
Meaning and origin of Nafeesah
Nafeesah is Nafīsa written with a final h, which stands for the feminine ending in the Arabic spelling. Its meaning is precious, something of high value. The name brings to mind Sayyida Nafisa, a learned woman descended from the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, who made her home in Cairo in the early 800s and became famous there for knowledge and piety. This form is used mainly by English-speaking and South Asian families.
Is Nafeesah a Muslim name?
Nafeesah is a Muslim name, a way of spelling the Arabic Nafisa, and it recalls a scholarly woman of the Prophet's ﷺ family.
How popular is Nafeesah?
Nafeesah is used mostly in English-speaking Muslim communities and in South Asia.
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Spellings and variants of Nafeesah
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Nafeesah mean?
Nafeesah means 'Precious and valuable'. It is of Arabic origin.
Is Nafeesah a Muslim name?
Nafeesah is a Muslim name, a way of spelling the Arabic Nafisa, and it recalls a scholarly woman of the Prophet's ﷺ family.
How do you pronounce Nafeesah?
Nafeesah is pronounced nah-FEE-sah.
Is Nafeesah a boy or girl name?
Nafeesah is usually a girl name.