Nafisa
Fact sheet
- Name
- Nafisa
- Gender
- Girl name
- Syllables
- 3
The first name Nafisa is regarded as the feminine form of the Arabic name Nafis. Translated into English, it means "the gemstone," "the precious jewel," and "the valuable one."
What does the name Nafisa mean?
The first name Nafisa is regarded as the feminine form of the Arabic name Nafis. Translated into English, it means "the gemstone," "the precious jewel," and "the valuable one." Its origin lies in the Arabic word nafīsa (نفيسة) for "the gemstone" and "the valuable object" or in the expression nafis (نفيس) for "precious," "valuable," "highly sought after," and "priceless." Other variants include Nafissa, Nafissatou, Nafeesa, Nafiset, Nefise, and Nefissa. The Bashkir spelling is Näfisä (Нәфисә). The name is also commonly used as a surname.
Where does the name Nafisa come from?
The etymology of Nafisa is a feminine first name of Arabic origin meaning "the gemstone." Arabic
How do you pronounce Nafisa?
Na-fi-sa (the emphasis is on the first syllable)
Popularity
Nafisa is a rare name in Germany. Currently, it ranks 5,884th in the list of the most common female baby names. Its best placement was in 2019 at 1,565th. In the last ten years, Nafisa has been given as a first name about 80 times, placing it 2,734th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 3,147th.
Similar first names
Famous people
- Nafisa Abdullahi (Nigerian actress)
- Nafisa Ali (Indian actress)
- Nafisa Joseph (model from India)
- Nafisa Muminova (chess player from Uzbekistan)
Frequently asked questions about the name Nafisa
What is the origin of the name Nafisa?
Nafisa is an Arabic first name meaning 'the gemstone.' It comes from the Arabic words nafis (precious, valuable) and nafīsa (the gemstone).
What does the name Nafisa mean?
The name Nafisa means 'the gemstone,' 'the precious jewel,' or 'the valuable one' and is also used as an expression for something highly desirable.
How popular is the name Nafisa?
Nafisa is found in various cultures and countries, particularly in Arabic and Bashkir communities, where it is used both as a first name and a surname.