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Nafeesha

Quick answerNafeesha is an Arabic feminine name derived from the root "nafs" (نفس), meaning "soul" or "self," with the suffix "-eesha" adding a feminine diminutive quality.

Arabic · Girl · 3 syllables

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Popularity & facts

Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderGirl
US Rank#11,543
TrendVintage
Peak year1978
Syllables3
OriginArabic
LanguageArabic
CultureIslamic
ReligionIslam
Letters8
Numerology5 Chaldean 33
Global rank#11,543

Popularity over time

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

About the name Nafeesha

Nafeesha is an Arabic feminine name derived from the root "nafs" (نفس), meaning "soul" or "self," with the suffix "-eesha" adding a feminine diminutive quality.

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Etymology

Nafeesha is an Arabic feminine name derived from the root "nafs" (نفس), meaning "soul" or "self," with the suffix "-eesha" adding a feminine diminutive quality. The name is primarily used in Muslim-majority cultures and Arabic-speaking communities, with historical usage across the Middle East, South Asia, and the diaspora.

Nafeesha currently ranks #11,543 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1978.

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