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Iffat name meaning

“chastity, modesty”

Letters
5
Syllables
2
First letter
I
Origin
Arabic
Category
Malay Names
1

records of Malaysian citizens on Wikidata carry the name Iffat

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Malay Names: IMeaning purityArabic origin

Iffat is a name from Arabic meaning chastity, used for both boys and girls.

What does Iffat mean?

Chastity, modesty

In Malay: kesucian diri, sifat menjaga maruah

Sources (1)

About the name Iffat

Iffat is related to the Arabic word ʿiffa (عِفَّة), meaning keeping oneself clear of sin, that is, chastity. The word also exists in Turkish (iffet), Persian and Uzbek (iffat). The name is given to both boys and girls.

Gender♂♀ Boys and girls
OriginArabic
SyllablesIf-fat
First letterMalay Names starting with I
Arabic scriptعفت

Sources

  1. Wiktionary: عفة · en.wiktionary.org · meaning

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