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Nazifa
Pronounced nah-ZEE-fuh /nɑˈzi.fə/Medium
Meaning: Nazifa is an Arabic name meaning 'pure; clean; unblemished', the feminine of nazif. It is widely used across the Arabic-speaking world and in South Asian and Afghan Muslim communities, given with a plain wish for a clear and honest life.Medium
Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.
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History & Origin
Nazifa is the feminine of Arabic nazif, 'pure; clean'. It is used widely across the Arabic-speaking world and among Afghan, Pakistani and Bangladeshi families, and it belongs to the large family of Arabic names that simply name a good quality and wish it upon a child. In the U.S. it is rare and reads as clear, warm and heritage-rooted (said 'nah-ZEE-fuh').
It appears only rarely for girls in the U.S. Rare, clear, and Arabic-rooted.
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What does the name Nazifa mean?
Nazifa is Arabic for 'pure; clean; unblemished', the feminine of nazif.
How do you pronounce Nazifa?
It's said nah-ZEE-fuh /nɑˈzi.fə/ — three syllables, stress on the second.
Is Nazifa a boy or girl name?
Nazifa is used as a girl's name; the masculine form is Nazif.
How popular is Nazifa?
Nazifa is a rare name for girls in the U.S.