Refiye means “exalted, high”. It probably comes from Arabic. It is used as a girl's name in Turkish.
- Refiye is a name of Arabic origin.
- It is recorded for Turkish.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 6 letters.
What does Refiye mean?
Literal meaning
Refiye is a girl's name used in Turkish. It means “exalted, high”. Its elements are Arabic in origin.
variant spelling of Refia
Refiye in Turkish
What does Refiye mean in Turkish?
In Turkish the name is written Refiye. No separate Turkish gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “exalted, high” applies. It is recorded as a girl's name.
Where does the name Refiye come from?
Arabic, borrowing. From Arabic.Editorial · likely (Meaning from TurkicNames' editorial research; not yet linked to a cited source.)
Is Refiye a Turkish name?
Yes. Refiye is used as a given name in Turkish. Etymologically it is not a native Turkic word: it comes from Arabic.
Refiye across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish | RefiyeLatin | Girl | same as above: “exalted, high” | 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 Refiye
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Refiye | Turkish | Latin | Native spelling |
Sibling names for Refiye
Names recorded for the same language (Turkish) that start with a different letter, so two children are not mixed up. Names that share a meaning theme or an element with Refiye rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- TimuçinBoy“blacksmith”same language (turkish)
- TaybekUnisex“strong foal”same language (turkish)
- GıyasettinBoy“helper of the faith”same language (turkish)
- OdkanlıUnisex“lively, spirited person”same language (turkish)
- SiracettinBoy“lamp of the faith”same language (turkish)
- UlunayUnisex“exalted moon”same language (turkish)
- BaşkutBoy“head + Mandate of Heaven”same language (turkish)
- GüneşenBoy“cheerful day”same language (turkish)
Common questions about Refiye
What does the name Refiye mean?
Refiye means “exalted, high”. It probably comes from Arabic. It is used as a girl's name in Turkish.
Is Refiye a girl's or a boy's name?
Refiye is recorded as a girl's name.
Where does Refiye come from?
Refiye is of Arabic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Refiye?
Refiye is recorded for Turkish. 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 Refiye have?
Refiye has 2 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 6 letters. Pronunciation can differ by language.
Sources
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