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Nafissatou

“Nafissatou means "precious" or "valuable" and derives from the Arabic root "nafis" (نفيس), which carries connotations of rarity and worth.”

Arabic · Girl · 4 syllables

N
Rare

Popularity & facts

Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderGirl
US Rank#16,792
TrendFalling ↓
Peak year2020
Syllables4
OriginArabic
LanguageArabic
CultureWest African
ReligionIslam
Letters10
Numerology8 Chaldean 3
Global rank#26,889

Popularity over time

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

About the name Nafissatou

Nafissatou means "precious" or "valuable" and derives from the Arabic root "nafis" (نفيس), which carries connotations of rarity and worth.

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Etymology

Nafissatou means "precious" or "valuable" and derives from the Arabic root "nafis" (نفيس), which carries connotations of rarity and worth. The name is predominantly used in West African Muslim communities, particularly among Fulani, Wolof, and other populations in Senegal, Mali, Guinea, and the broader Sahel region.

Nafissatou currently ranks #16,792 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2020.

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