Malay Names · Girl
Afaf name meaning
“chastity; abstaining from wrongdoing”
- Letters
- 4
- Syllables
- 2●●
- First letter
- A
- Origin
- Arabic
- Category
- Malay Names
- Gender
- ♀ Girl
- Arabic scriptعفاف
Afaf is a girl's name from Arabic meaning 'chastity'.
What does Afaf mean?
Chastity; abstaining from wrongdoing
In Malay: kesucian; menjaga diri daripada perkara tercela
About the name Afaf
Afaf is an Arabic feminine name from the root 'affa, meaning to refrain or to be chaste. The name is in use in Malaysia.
| Gender | ♀ Girl |
|---|---|
| Origin | Arabic |
| Root | ع ف ف · ʿ-f-f |
| Syllables | A-faf |
| First letter | Malay Names starting with A |
| Arabic script | عفاف |
|---|
Sources
- Behind the Name: Afaf · behindthename.com · meaning
- Wiktionary: عفاف · en.wiktionary.org · meaning
- SAYS: Malaysian use of the name Afaf · says.com · usage
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