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Nafisah
Pronounced nah-FEE-sah /nɑːˈfiː.sə/Medium
Meaning: From the Arabic Nafisa, 'precious; priceless; of great worth.' Sayyida Nafisa was a revered descendant of the Prophet, honored for her learning and piety — noted respectfully.Low
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U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.
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History & Origin
Nafisah (Nafisa) is Arabic for 'precious; priceless.' Sayyida Nafisa, a revered descendant of the Prophet, gives the name deep resonance in Muslim tradition, noted respectfully. Rare in the U.S. (said 'nah-FEE-sah').
It appears rarely in the U.S., more familiar in Muslim families. Rare, precious, and honored.
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What does the name Nafisah mean?
Nafisah is Arabic for 'precious; priceless'; Sayyida Nafisa was a revered descendant of the Prophet, noted respectfully.
How do you pronounce Nafisah?
It's said nah-FEE-sah /nɑːˈfiː.sə/ — three syllables, stress on the second.
Is Nafisah a boy or girl name?
Nafisah is a girl's name.
How popular is Nafisah?
Nafisah is an extremely rare name in the U.S.