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Nafay: name meaning, origin and pronunciation

“beneficial; useful”

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نافع

نَافِع

Nafay (نافع, Arabic نَافِع) is a Muslim boy’s name that means “beneficial; useful”. It comes from the Arabic root ن ف ع. Source: Lane, Arabic–English Lexicon, ن ف ع.

Nafay at a glance

Meaning: beneficial; useful
Gender: Boy
Origin: Arabic
Faith: Muslim
Say it: naa-fay
Syllables: 2
Letters: 5
First letter: N · ن

Meaning of Nafay

In English: beneficial; useful
اردو میں معنی: فائدہ دینے والا، نفع بخش

Origin and history of Nafay

Active participle of nafaʿa, to benefit (Lane). Al-Nāfiʿ is among the names of Allah.

Rootن ف ع

How to say and write Nafay

Say it: naa-fay2 syllables · Audio recordings coming later
English: Nafay
Urdu: نافع
Original script: نَافِع
Other spellings: Nafe · Nafi · Naafay
Known bearer: Nafi, freedman of Ibn Umar and narrator of hadith
Themes: Kindness

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Questions about the name Nafay

What does the name Nafay mean?

Nafay means “beneficial; useful”. In Urdu: فائدہ دینے والا، نفع بخش. Source: Lane, Arabic–English Lexicon (1863–93).

Is Nafay a boy’s or a girl’s name?

Nafay is a boy’s name.

Is Nafay a Muslim name?

Yes. Nafay is used by Muslim families. It is of Arabic origin. Active participle of nafaʿa, to benefit (Lane). Al-Nāfiʿ is among the names of Allah.

How do you pronounce Nafay?

Say it “naa-fay”: 2 syllables.

How do you write Nafay in Urdu?

In Urdu script, Nafay is written نافع. In its original script: نَافِع.

What are other spellings of Nafay?

Nafay is also spelled Nafe, Nafi, Naafay.

Who is a famous person named Nafay?

Nafi, freedman of Ibn Umar and narrator of hadith

Is the meaning of Nafay verified?

Classical source identified (draft). Our editors matched the name to an entry in the classical dictionary cited below. No named reviewer has checked it against the printed page yet. Every entry on Naam is still a draft awaiting review by a named scholar.