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Arafat Pronunciation

Arafat is 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

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

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

Themes & Styles

Uncertain Arabic Place-name Muslim

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Frequently Asked

How do you pronounce Arafat?

Arafat is pronounced AH-rah-faht (/ˈɑ.rɑ.fɑt/). Press play above to hear Arafat said aloud.

How do you say Arafat?

Arafat is said AH-rah-faht (/ˈɑ.rɑ.fɑt/). Press play above to hear Arafat said aloud.

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.

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.