Aafia

‘Āfiyah

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Meaning

Good health, well-being

Origin

Arabic

Global Spellings

Arabic عافية
Urdu عافیہ
Persian عافیه
Turkish Afia
Bengali আফিয়া
Pashto عافیه

Alternate Spellings

Aafia is a feminine title rich in history, originating from Arabic roots. The name holds the profound meaning of 'Good health, well-being', reflecting qualities that parents often wish to bestow upon their child.

Pronounced as ‘Āfiyah, it has a rhythmic flow that makes it memorable and distinct. It is an excellent choice for a modern Muslim family honoring tradition.

Aafia comes from the Arabic root '-f-w, meaning “well-being” or health, drawn from the well-known supplication asking Allah for “al-'afwa wal-'afiyah” (pardon and well-being).