Nafisa means “precious, exquisite”. It comes from Arabic. It is used as a girl's name in Uzbek, Tatar and Bashkir.
- Nafisa is a name of Arabic origin.
- It is recorded for Uzbek, Tatar and Bashkir.
- 3 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 6 letters.
What does Nafisa mean?
Literal meaning
Nafisa is a girl's name used in Bashkir, Tatar and Uzbek. It means “precious, exquisite”. Its elements are Arabic in origin.
Meaning themes: Precious metals and gems
Nafisa in Uzbek, Tatar and Bashkir
What does Nafisa mean in Uzbek?
In Uzbek the name is written Nafisa and Нафиса (rule-based Latin-to-Cyrillic conversion). No separate Uzbek gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “precious, exquisite” applies. It is recorded as a girl's name.
What does Nafisa mean in Tatar?
In Tatar the name is written Нәфисә and Nafisa (common romanization). No separate Tatar gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “precious, exquisite” applies. It is recorded as a girl's name.
What does Nafisa mean in Bashkir?
In Bashkir the name is written Nafisa (common romanization). No separate Bashkir gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “precious, exquisite” applies. It is recorded as a girl's name.
Where does the name Nafisa come from?
Arabic, borrowing. From Arabic.Editorial (Meaning from TurkicNames' editorial research; not yet linked to a cited source.)
Which languages use the name Nafisa?
Nafisa is used as a given name in Uzbek, Tatar and Bashkir. Its origin is Arabic. The table shows for each language whether the use is documented by a cited source or comes from our editorial research.
Nafisa across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uzbek | NafisaLatin | Girl | same as above: “precious, exquisite” | Editorial |
| Tatar | НәфисәCyrillic | Girl | same as above: “precious, exquisite” | Editorial |
| Bashkir | NafisaLatin, romanized | Girl | same as above: “precious, exquisite” | Editorial |
Similar spellings in different languages do not prove a shared origin: two languages can arrive at the same sound from different words. The origin section above states what the sources say.
Spelling variations of Nafisa
Forms are shown as recorded, in their original script. Romanizations and rule-based conversions are labelled with their system and are not presented as attested spellings.
| Form | Language | Script | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nafisa | Uzbek | Latin | Native spelling |
| Нафиса | Uzbek | Cyrillic | Cyrillic transliteration (rule-based Latin-to-Cyrillic conversion) |
| Нәфисә | Tatar | Cyrillic | Native spelling |
| Nafisa | Tatar | Latin | Romanization (common romanization) |
| Nafisa | Bashkir | Latin | Romanization (common romanization) |
Names related to Nafisa
Sibling names for Nafisa
Names recorded for the same languages that start with a different letter, so two children are not mixed up. Names that share a meaning theme or an element with Nafisa rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- MarjanGirl“small ruby stones from beneath the sea”same language (tatar) · also shares the theme precious metals and gems
- KümüshGirl“silver (name of a metal)”same language (uzbek) · also shares the theme precious metals and gems
- MarjonaGirl“coral, small pearls”same language (uzbek) · also shares the theme precious metals and gems
- ZarnigorGirl“golden beauty”same language (uzbek) · also shares the theme precious metals and gems
- DurdonaGirl“single precious pearl”same language (uzbek) · also shares the theme precious metals and gems
- JavharUnisex“jewel, essence”same language (uzbek) · also shares the theme precious metals and gems
- QimmatGirl“precious, valuable”same language (uzbek) · also shares the theme precious metals and gems
- AlmazUnisex“diamond”same language (tatar, bashkir) · also shares the theme precious metals and gems
Common questions about Nafisa
What does the name Nafisa mean?
Nafisa means “precious, exquisite”. It comes from Arabic. It is used as a girl's name in Uzbek, Tatar and Bashkir.
Is Nafisa a girl's or a boy's name?
Nafisa is recorded as a girl's name. By language: Uzbek: girls; Tatar: girls; Bashkir: girls.
Where does Nafisa come from?
Nafisa is of Arabic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Nafisa?
Nafisa is recorded for Uzbek, Tatar and Bashkir. The table shows each language's spelling, gender and evidence label, and a language is listed only when our data records the name for it.
How is Nafisa spelled in other scripts?
Recorded spellings: Nafisa (Latin), Нәфисә (Cyrillic). Romanizations and rule-based conversions are labelled as such in the spelling table.
How many syllables does Nafisa have?
Nafisa has 3 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 6 letters. Pronunciation can differ by language.
Sources
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