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Nafia: name meaning, origin and pronunciation

“beneficial; useful”

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نافعہ

نَافِعَة

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

Nafia at a glance

Meaning: beneficial; useful
Gender: Girl
Origin: Arabic
Faith: Muslim
Say it: naa-fi-a
Syllables: 3
Letters: 5
First letter: N · ن

Meaning of Nafia

In English: beneficial; useful
اردو میں معنی: فائدہ مند

Origin and history of Nafia

Feminine of nāfiʿ, beneficial (Lane ن ف ع).

Rootن ف ع

How to say and write Nafia

Say it: naa-fi-a3 syllables · Audio recordings coming later
English: Nafia
Urdu: نافعہ
Original script: نَافِعَة
Other spellings: Naafia · Nafiah
Themes: Kindness

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Questions about the name Nafia

What does the name Nafia mean?

Nafia means “beneficial; useful”. In Urdu: فائدہ مند. Source: Lane, Arabic–English Lexicon (1863–93).

Is Nafia a boy’s or a girl’s name?

Nafia is a girl’s name.

Is Nafia a Muslim name?

Yes. Nafia is used by Muslim families. It is of Arabic origin. Feminine of nāfiʿ, beneficial (Lane ن ف ع).

How do you pronounce Nafia?

Say it “naa-fi-a”: 3 syllables.

How do you write Nafia in Urdu?

In Urdu script, Nafia is written نافعہ. In its original script: نَافِعَة.

What are other spellings of Nafia?

Nafia is also spelled Naafia, Nafiah.

Is the meaning of Nafia 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.