Nafas

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Pronounced nah-FAHS /nɑːˈfɑːs/Medium

Meaning: From the Persian and Arabic nafas, 'breath' — a poetic image of life and the beloved (as in 'the breath of the soul'). Given honestly.Low

In 30 seconds: A poetic name: Nafas is Persian/Arabic for 'breath' (said 'nah-FAHS'). Soft and evocative.

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Origin MediumPersian, Arabic

MeaningFrom the Persian and Arabic nafas, 'breath' — a poetic image of life and the beloved (as in 'the breath of the soul'). Given honestly.

U.S. rank (2022)#13169 ↗ Rising

2022 U.S. births7 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2022

Total births (all-time)≈ 13

History & Origin

Nafas means 'breath' in Persian and Arabic, a poetic image tied to life and the soul. It reads soft and evocative — rare in the U.S. (said 'nah-FAHS').

It appears only rarely in the U.S. Rare, poetic, and soft.

Did you know? Nafas is the Persian and Arabic word for 'breath' — a poetic image of life and the beloved — a soft, evocative name (said 'nah-FAHS').

Overall data confidence 46%

References — Nafas — Persian/Arabic 'breath'

Variations

NafesNafassNefes

Nicknames

NafFasi

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Nafas mean?

Nafas is Persian and Arabic for 'breath,' a poetic image of life and the beloved.

How do you pronounce Nafas?

It's said nah-FAHS /nɑːˈfɑːs/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Nafas a boy or girl name?

Nafas is a girl's name.

How popular is Nafas?

Nafas is an extremely rare name in the U.S.