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عفاف

A Quranic Baby Name for Girls

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  1. Key Attributes of the Baby Name Afaf
  2. Detailed Meaning of Afaf
  3. Video of How to Pronounce Afaf
  4. Downloadable Pictures of the Baby Name Afaf in Six Arabic Writing Styles

1. Key Attributes of the Baby Name Afaf

Short meaning of AfafVirtuous, Pious, God-Fearing and Devoted to God
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How to pronounce Afaf

Up + FAr + F
or Up + Fun + FAr + F

Each block is a syllable. Thick black border indicates stress/emphasis. Other pronunciations are acceptable.
How to write Afaf in Arabicعفاف
Quranic Nature
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Indirectly Mentioned (the name's triliteral root is used in the Quran)
Alternate spellings of AfafAfaaf Affaf Affaaf Aphaph Aphaaph Ephaph Ephaf Ephaaf Efaphe Efaph Efaf Efaaph Efaaf Aphaph Aphaf
All of the above spellings are acceptable for this name. You may also create your own spelling.
Quranic Root
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AIN-F-F

2. Detailed Meaning of Afaf

Afaf is an indirect Quranic name for girls that means “chaste”, “virtuous”, “pure”, “morally excellent”, “modest”. It is derived from the AIN-F-F root which is used in a number of places in the Quran.

Let those who do not find the means to marry preserve their chastity until Allah enriches them of His bounty. (Quran 24:33)

3. How to Pronounce Afaf

4. Pictures of the Muslim Baby Name Afaf Written in Arabic

Afaf written in print and handwriting script (Naskh)

The Muslim name Afaf written in naskh script
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Click the above link to see the baby name Afaf written down in various other Arabic calligraphic styles.
Names Before and After Afaf in the Collection: Muslim Girl Names - Girl Names from the Quran
« AdnanahAdniyyahAdyanAeni Afaf AfanaAfeenAfeeraAfeerah »

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