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Effat

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Pronounced EF-fat /ˈɛf.fæt/Medium

Meaning: From Arabic iffat, 'chastity; purity; modesty; virtue'Low

In 30 seconds: Chastity; purity; modesty: Effat is Arabic. Crisp, devout, and warm (said 'EF-fat').

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Origin LowArabic

MeaningFrom Arabic iffat, 'chastity; purity; modesty; virtue'

U.S. rank (2024)#7670 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births14 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2024

Total births (all-time)≈ 29

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

Effat comes from Arabic iffat, 'chastity; purity; modesty; virtue'. A crisp, devout virtue name (borne by Queen Effat of Saudi Arabia; said 'EF-fat').

In the U.S. it appears in Arabic families. Rare, purity-and-modesty at the root, and devout.

Did you know? Effat means 'chastity; purity; modesty; virtue' in Arabic (iffat) — a crisp, devout virtue name (said 'EF-fat').

Overall data confidence 46%

References — Iffat — Arabic etymology

Variations

IffatIfatEffut

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Effat mean?

Effat is Arabic for 'chastity; purity; modesty; virtue'.

How do you pronounce Effat?

It's said EF-fat /ˈɛf.fæt/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Effat a boy or girl name?

Effat is a girl's name.

How popular is Effat?

Effat is a rare name in the U.S.