Afif

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Pronounced ah-FEEF /ɑːˈfiːf/Medium

Meaning: An Arabic name meaning 'chaste; virtuous; pure' — one who is upright and self-restrained. Noted respectfully as a name of Arabic and Muslim heritage.Medium

In 30 seconds: An upright, virtuous name: Afif is Arabic for 'chaste; virtuous; pure' (said 'ah-FEEF').

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Origin MediumArabic

MeaningAn Arabic name meaning 'chaste; virtuous; pure' — one who is upright and self-restrained. Noted respectfully as a name of Arabic and Muslim heritage.

U.S. rank (2024)#12355 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year1992

Total births (all-time)≈ 20

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Afif is an Arabic name meaning 'chaste; virtuous; pure' — one who is upright and modest in conduct. It is carried across the Arabic-speaking and wider Muslim world. Noted respectfully (said 'ah-FEEF').

In the U.S. it appears only rarely for boys, mainly in Muslim families. Rare, virtuous, and heritage-rooted.

Did you know? Afif is an Arabic name meaning 'chaste' or 'virtuous' — one who is upright and self-restrained, a name of good character (said 'ah-FEEF').

Overall data confidence 55%

References — Afif — Arabic 'chaste; virtuous; pure'

Variations

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Nicknames

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Afif mean?

Afif is an Arabic name meaning 'chaste; virtuous; pure.'

How do you pronounce Afif?

It's said ah-FEEF /ɑːˈfiːf/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Afif a boy or girl name?

Afif is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Afif?

Afif is rare for boys in the U.S., mainly in Muslim families.