Zarifa
Arabic · Girl · 3 syllables
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About the name Zarifa
Zarifa is an Arabic feminine name derived from the root "z-r-f," meaning "graceful," "elegant," or "witty," with connections to refined deportment and clever intelligence.
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Etymology
Zarifa is an Arabic feminine name derived from the root "z-r-f," meaning "graceful," "elegant," or "witty," with connections to refined deportment and clever intelligence. The name is primarily used in Muslim-majority cultures and Islamic tradition, particularly among Arab and Persian communities, with historical usage documented in medieval Islamic literature and courts.
Zarifa currently ranks #17,242 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1979.
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