Nafisatou
Arabic · Girl · 4 syllables
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About the name Nafisatou
Nafisatou is an Arabic feminine name derived from "nafisa," meaning "precious," "valuable," or "exquisite," with the suffix "-atou" being a West African feminine diminutive form.
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Etymology
Nafisatou is an Arabic feminine name derived from "nafisa," meaning "precious," "valuable," or "exquisite," with the suffix "-atou" being a West African feminine diminutive form. The name is primarily used in West African Muslim communities, particularly among Fulani, Wolof, and other ethnic groups in countries like Senegal, Mali, Guinea, and Mauritania.
Nafisatou currently ranks #5,378 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1996.
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