Nafisa
Nafisa is a Muslim girl name of Arabic origin, meaning “Precious and priceless”.
| Meaning | Precious and priceless |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Written as | نفيسة |
| Pronunciation | nah-FEE-sah |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Egypt, Central Asia, Turkey, Pakistan |
Meaning and origin of Nafisa
Nafisa, the Arabic Nafīsa, means precious. Its best-known bearer is Sayyida Nafisa bint al-Hasan, a descendant of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ who moved to Cairo and died there in 824. She was famous for her learning, her devotion in worship and her generosity to others. Thanks partly to her, the name is loved in Egypt, Central Asia and South Asia, and Turkish speakers use the form Nefise.
Is Nafisa a Muslim name?
Nafisa is an Arabic Muslim name borne by the revered Sayyida Nafisa, giving it a strong association with scholarship and piety.
How popular is Nafisa?
Nafisa is used across the Muslim world, from Egypt to Uzbekistan and Pakistan.
Gifts with the name Nafisa
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Spellings and variants of Nafisa
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Nafisa mean?
Nafisa means 'Precious and priceless'. It is of Arabic origin.
Is Nafisa a Muslim name?
Nafisa is an Arabic Muslim name borne by the revered Sayyida Nafisa, giving it a strong association with scholarship and piety.
How do you pronounce Nafisa?
Nafisa is pronounced nah-FEE-sah.
Is Nafisa a boy or girl name?
Nafisa is usually a girl name.