Rafia name meaning

ra-FEE-a

“High in rank, exalted and noble”

About the name

GenderGirl

OriginArabic

Questions parents ask

What does Rafia mean?

Rafia (رفيعة) means “High in rank, exalted and noble”.

How do you pronounce Rafia?

Rafia is pronounced ra-FEE-a.

Is Rafia a boy's or a girl's name?

Rafia is a girl's name.

How is Rafia written in Arabic?

In Arabic it is written رفيعة.

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عبد الرافعAbdur RafiServant of the Exalter رافعRafayOne who raises up; exalter رفيع الدينRafiuddinExalted one of the faith رفيع اللهRafiullahExalted one of Allah رفاعةRifaaHigh rank; nobility; honour رفعتRifatHigh rank, nobility and honour ربابRababWhite clouds رابعةRabiaThe fourth (feminine)

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Meaning checked in Lane's Arabic-English Lexicon (London, 1863–1893), which gives: “High, elevated, exalted, lofty, or eminent, in rank, condition, or state; noble, honourable, or glorious”. See the entry ↗