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Arafat

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How to Pronounce Arafat

Pronounced AH-rah-faht /ˈɑ.rɑ.fɑt/Medium

Meaning: After Arafat — the plain and Mount Arafat near Mecca, where pilgrims gather on the most important day of the Hajj; variously linked to 'to know; recognition'; we note the sacred placeLow

In 30 seconds: After Mount Arafat: Arafat is Arabic. Crisp, devout, and warm (said 'AH-rah-faht').
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Origin LowArabic
MeaningAfter Arafat — the plain and Mount Arafat near Mecca, where pilgrims gather on the most important day of the Hajj; variously linked to 'to know; recognition'; we note the sacred place
U.S. rank (2024)#7259 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births11 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2011
Total births (all-time)≈ 179

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201119702024

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

Arafat comes after Arafat — the plain and Mount Arafat near Mecca, where pilgrims gather on the most important day of the Hajj; it is variously linked to 'arafa, 'to know; recognition' (we note the sacred place). A crisp, devout name (said 'AH-rah-faht').

In the U.S. it appears in Muslim families. Rare, Mount-Arafat at the root, and devout.

Did you know? Arafat names the plain and Mount Arafat near Mecca, where pilgrims gather on the most important day of the Hajj — a crisp, devout name (variously linked to 'to know'; we note the sacred place; said 'AH-rah-faht').
Overall data confidence 40%
References — Arafat — sacred place noted

Variations

ArafathArafaat

Nicknames

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Arafat mean?

Arafat is after Mount Arafat near Mecca (central to the Hajj), variously linked to 'to know'. We note the sacred place.

How do you pronounce Arafat?

It's said AH-rah-faht /ˈɑ.rɑ.fɑt/ — three syllables, stress on the first.

Is Arafat a boy or girl name?

Arafat is a boy's name.

How popular is Arafat?

Arafat is a rare name in the U.S.

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