Rifat
Rifat is a Muslim boy name of Arabic origin, meaning “High rank, dignity and elevation”.
| Meaning | High rank, dignity and elevation |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Written as | رفعت |
| Pronunciation | RIF-aht |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Turkey, Bosnia, Egypt, Bangladesh |
Meaning and origin of Rifat
Rifat means being raised up, with a sense of high standing and dignity. It comes from an Arabic root meaning to lift or elevate, and the spelling with a final 't' reflects the way Ottoman and Persian writing handled the word. The name was a great favourite in the Ottoman world, and today Turks write it Rıfat while Bosnians, Egyptians and Bangladeshis keep the form Rifat. Rifa'a al-Tahtawi, the Egyptian scholar and reformer of the nineteenth century, carried a closely related name.
Is Rifat a Muslim name?
Rooted in Arabic and well loved by Muslims, Rifat shares its root with a Quranic promise: 'Allah will raise those who have believed among you and those given knowledge by degrees' (Quran 58:11).
How popular is Rifat?
It remains common in Turkey, Bosnia, Bangladesh and Egypt, where it is often spelled Refaat.
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Spellings and variants of Rifat
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Rifat mean?
Rifat means 'High rank, dignity and elevation'. It is of Arabic origin.
Is Rifat a Muslim name?
Rooted in Arabic and well loved by Muslims, Rifat shares its root with a Quranic promise: 'Allah will raise those who have believed among you and those given knowledge by degrees' (Quran 58:11).
How do you pronounce Rifat?
Rifat is pronounced RIF-aht.
Is Rifat a boy or girl name?
Rifat is usually a boy name.