Nefisah
نفيسة
/ nef-ee-SAH /
- Gender
- Girl
- Origin
- 🇪🇬 Egypt
- Religion
- Islam
- First Seen
- —
- Trait
- Precious
Meaning & Etymology
precious, of great value
precious, of great value
Etymology
Derived from the Arabic root n-f-s (soul, self) with the suffix -ah denoting femininity.
Linguistic family: Afro-Asiatic > Semitic > Central Semitic
Cultural context
Nefisah is a name often given to express the value and preciousness of a daughter in Egyptian culture.
Symbolism
Represents the high regard and importance of the child within the family and community.