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Anfal

/an-FAAL/

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Meaning

Spoils of war; A Surah

Linguistic Origin

Arabic

Islamic Classification

Quranic

Regional Usage

Worldwide Muslim usage

Global Spellings

Arabic ุงู„ุฃู†ูุงู„
Urdu ุงู†ูุงู„
Persian ุงู†ูุงู„
Turkish Enfal
Bengali เฆ†เฆจเฆซเฆพเฆฒ
Pashto ุงู†ูุงู„
Capturing elegance and depth, Anfal stands out as a meaningful name for your daughter. The name holds the profound meaning of 'Spoils of war; A Surah', reflecting qualities that parents often wish to bestow upon their child.

While popular in Quranic regions, Anfal has a modern appeal that transcends borders. It is an excellent choice for a modern Muslim family honoring tradition.

Anfal comes from the Arabic root n-f-l, meaning "spoils" or "voluntary gifts." "Al-Anfal" (The Spoils of War) is the title of Surah 8, revealed following the Battle of Badr.

Reference Profile

Etymology

From the Arabic ุฃู†ูุงู„ (anfal), 'spoils of war.'

Islamic Significance

Refers to spoils of war and their distribution, discussed following the Battle of Badr.

Quranic Connection

Surah 8, 'Al-Anfal,' is named after this theme.

Cultural / Regional Usage

A less commonly used given name, found across various Muslim-majority regions.