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Rufayda

Quick answerRufayda is an Arabic name derived from the root word "rafada," meaning "to help" or "to support," with the diminutive feminine form emphasizing a helper or supporter.

Arabic · Girl · 3 syllables

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Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderGirl
US Rank#960
Trend—
Peak year2023
Syllables3
OriginArabic
LanguageArabic
CultureIslamic
ReligionIslam
Letters7
Numerology4 Chaldean 5
Global rank#960

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

About the name Rufayda

Rufayda is an Arabic name derived from the root word "rafada," meaning "to help" or "to support," with the diminutive feminine form emphasizing a helper or supporter.

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Etymology

Rufayda is an Arabic name derived from the root word "rafada," meaning "to help" or "to support," with the diminutive feminine form emphasizing a helper or supporter. The name is primarily used in Islamic and Arab cultures, notably borne by Rufayda al-Aslamiyyah, a companion of the Prophet Muhammad and one of the first Muslim nurses who treated wounded soldiers.

Rufayda currently ranks #960 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2023.

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