Nafissa means “precious, exquisite”. It comes from Arabic. It is documented as a girl's name in Kazakh.
- Nafissa is a name of Arabic origin.
- It is recorded for Kazakh.
- 3 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 7 letters.
What does Nafissa mean?
Literal meaning
Nafissa is a girl's name used in Kazakh. It means “precious, exquisite”. Its elements are Arabic in origin.
Meaning themes: Precious metals and gems
Nafissa in Kazakh
What does Nafissa mean in Kazakh?
In Kazakh the name is written Нәфиса and Nafissa (common romanization). No separate Kazakh gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “precious, exquisite” applies. It is recorded as a girl's name.[1]
Where does the name Nafissa come from?
Arabic, borrowing. From Arabic.Editorial (Meaning from TurkicNames' editorial research; not yet linked to a cited source.)
Is Nafissa a Kazakh name?
Yes. Nafissa is documented as a given name in Kazakh. Etymologically it is not a native Turkic word: it comes from Arabic.
Nafissa across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kazakh | НәфисаCyrillic | Girl | same as above: “precious, exquisite” | Documented[1] |
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 Nafissa
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.
Names related to Nafissa
Sibling names for Nafissa
Names recorded for the same language (Kazakh) that start with a different letter, so two children are not mixed up. Names that share a meaning theme or an element with Nafissa rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- GulsimGirl“silver rose”same language (kazakh) · also shares the theme precious metals and gems
- KymbatGirl“precious, dear”same language (kazakh) · also shares the theme precious metals and gems
- AkaltynGirl“white gold”same language (kazakh) · also shares the theme precious metals and gems
- KumisbikeGirl“silver lady”same language (kazakh) · also shares the theme precious metals and gems
- ZereGirl“gold”same language (kazakh) · also shares the theme precious metals and gems
- AltynshashGirl“golden-haired”same language (kazakh) · also shares the theme precious metals and gems
- FaridaGirl“unique, precious”same language (kazakh) · also shares the theme precious metals and gems
- AssylmuratBoy“precious wish”same language (kazakh) · also shares the theme precious metals and gems
Common questions about Nafissa
What does the name Nafissa mean?
Nafissa means “precious, exquisite”. It comes from Arabic. It is documented as a girl's name in Kazakh.
Is Nafissa a girl's or a boy's name?
Nafissa is recorded as a girl's name.
Where does Nafissa come from?
Nafissa is of Arabic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Nafissa?
Nafissa is recorded for Kazakh. 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 Nafissa spelled in other scripts?
Recorded spellings: Нафиса (Cyrillic), Нәфиса (Cyrillic). Romanizations and rule-based conversions are labelled as such in the spelling table.
How many syllables does Nafissa have?
Nafissa has 3 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 7 letters. Pronunciation can differ by language.
Sources
Numbers in the text point to these sources. The descriptions on this page are written by a fixed template filled with our editorial data; source texts are not copied.
- Rustem Yeshpanov. KazPER Kazakh person-name list. Accessed 2026-10-28. Licence: CC BY 4.0.
Supports: listed as a kazakh given name (feminine) in KazPER Kazakh person-name list; spelling Nafissa recorded in KazPER Kazakh person-name list; spelling Нафиса recorded in KazPER Kazakh person-name list; spelling Нәфиса (kazakh) recorded in KazPER Kazakh person-name list
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