Afifah
In Arabic: عَفِيفَة
A name that denotes chastity and self-preservation—a dignity kept through noble choices and beautiful restraint.
اسم يدلّ على العفّة وصيانة النفس؛ كرامةٌ تُحفظ باختيارٍ كريم وسترٍ جميل.
- Girl name
- Virtue
- Longer
- Strong sound
- Common
- Pan-Arab
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عَفِيفَة, come here sweetheart — dinner's ready.
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Pleased to meet you, I'm عَفِيفَة.
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- What does the name Afifah mean?
- A name that denotes chastity and self-preservation—a dignity kept through noble choices and beautiful restraint.
- Is Afifah a boy or a girl name?
- Afifah is a girl name.
- How is Afifah written in English?
- Afifah in Arabic: عَفِيفَة.
- Does Afifah fit the father's name?
- Fit depends on the father or family name. Enter it in “Try the name now” on this page and we score the transition, length balance, and cadence.