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Dorsaf

Quick answerDorsaf is an Arabic feminine name derived from the root "darf" meaning "the back" or "rear," often interpreted as "firm-backed" or conveying strength and resilience.

Arabic · Girl · 2 syllables

D
Rare

Popularity & facts

Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderGirl
US Rank#6,006
TrendStable
Peak year1997
Syllables2
OriginArabic
LanguageArabic
CultureArab
ReligionIslam
Numerology9 Chaldean 7
Global rank#6,006

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Historical popularity from 1880–2025 · US Social Security Administration data

About the name Dorsaf

Dorsaf is an Arabic feminine name derived from the root "darf" meaning "the back" or "rear," often interpreted as "firm-backed" or conveying strength and resilience.

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Etymology

Dorsaf is an Arabic feminine name derived from the root "darf" meaning "the back" or "rear," often interpreted as "firm-backed" or conveying strength and resilience. The name is primarily used in Arab Muslim communities, particularly in North Africa and the Levant, with cultural significance in Islamic naming traditions.

Dorsaf currently ranks #6,006 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1997.

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