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Nefize

Quick answerNefize means "precious" or "valuable" and derives from the Arabic root word "nafīs" (نفيس), which literally translates to rare or precious.

Arabic · Girl · 3 syllables

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Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderGirl
US Rank#960
Trend
Peak year2011
Syllables3
OriginArabic
LanguageTurkish
CultureOttoman
ReligionIslam
Letters6
Numerology11 Chaldean 4
Global rank#960

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

About the name Nefize

Nefize means "precious" or "valuable" and derives from the Arabic root word "nafīs" (نفيس), which literally translates to rare or precious.

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Etymology

Nefize means "precious" or "valuable" and derives from the Arabic root word "nafīs" (نفيس), which literally translates to rare or precious. The name is primarily used in Turkish and other Ottoman-influenced cultures, with historical usage among Muslim populations, particularly during the Ottoman Empire period.

Nefize currently ranks #960 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2011.

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