Ariful
Arabic · Boy · 3 syllables
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About the name Ariful
Ariful is an Arabic name derived from "arif" (عارف), meaning "knowledgeable," "wise," or "one who knows," with the suffix "-ul" denoting possession or attribution.
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Etymology
Ariful is an Arabic name derived from "arif" (عارف), meaning "knowledgeable," "wise," or "one who knows," with the suffix "-ul" denoting possession or attribution. The name is primarily used in Muslim-majority cultures, particularly among Bengali, Pakistani, and other South Asian Muslim communities, with no significant historical figures of particular prominence.
Ariful currently ranks #4,432 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2002.
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