Nəfəs means “breath”. It comes from Arabic. It is documented as a girl's name in Azerbaijani.
- Nəfəs is a name of Arabic origin.
- It is recorded for Azerbaijani.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 5 letters.
What does Nəfəs mean?
Nəfəs is a girl's name listed on Wiktionary as a given name in Azerbaijani. Wiktionary traces the name to Arabic نَفَس (‘breath’). That word means “breath”.[1]
Nəfəs in Azerbaijani
What does Nəfəs mean in Azerbaijani?
In Azerbaijani the name is written Nəfəs. No separate Azerbaijani gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “breath” applies. It is recorded as a girl's name.[1]
Where does the name Nəfəs come from?
Arabic, borrowing. Wiktionary traces the name to Arabic نَفَس (‘breath’).[1]✓ Documented
Is Nəfəs a Azerbaijani name?
Yes. Nəfəs is documented as a given name in Azerbaijani. Etymologically it is not a native Turkic word: it comes from Arabic.
Nəfəs across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Azerbaijani | NəfəsLatin | Girl | same as above: “breath” | 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 Nəfəs
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nəfəs[1] | Azerbaijani | Latin | Native spelling |
Sibling names for Nəfəs
Names recorded for the same language (Azerbaijani) that start with a different letter, so two children are not mixed up. Names that share a meaning theme or an element with Nəfəs rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- ZakirəGirl“one who remembers”same language (azerbaijani)
- GözelGirl“beautiful”same language (azerbaijani)
- SenuberGirl“name of a kind of pine”same language (azerbaijani)
- ƏbdürrəhimBoy“servant of the Merciful God”same language (azerbaijani)
- RifaətBoy“highness”same language (azerbaijani)
- SəfiyyəGirl“pure, chosen”same language (azerbaijani)
- BəxtiyarBoy“fortunate, lucky”same language (azerbaijani)
- SekineGirl“quiet, gentle; steadfast; at ease, peaceful”same language (azerbaijani)
Common questions about Nəfəs
What does the name Nəfəs mean?
Nəfəs means “breath”. It comes from Arabic. It is documented as a girl's name in Azerbaijani.
Is Nəfəs a girl's or a boy's name?
Nəfəs is recorded as a girl's name.
Where does Nəfəs come from?
Nəfəs is of Arabic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Nəfəs?
Nəfəs is recorded for Azerbaijani. 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 many syllables does Nəfəs have?
Nəfəs has 2 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 5 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 only with the stored source facts; source texts are not copied.
- Wiktionary contributors. Wiktionary entry “Nəfəs”. Wikimedia Foundation, revision 93617528. Accessed 2026-10-28. Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0.
Supports: etymology states: From Arabic نَفَس (nafas); classified as a female given name in the Azerbaijani section; listed as a female given name in the Azerbaijani section; headword of the Azerbaijani given-name entry
- Wiktionary contributors. Wiktionary entry “نفس”. Wikimedia Foundation, revision 93643425. Accessed 2026-10-28. Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0.
Supports: Arabic نَفَس ‘breath’
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