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Iffah

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Meaning

Purity, modesty

Linguistic Origin

Arabic

Islamic Classification

General Muslim usage

Regional Usage

Worldwide Muslim usage

Global Spellings

Arabic Ψ§ΩŠΩΨ§Ω‡
Urdu عفہ
Persian ایفا
Turkish iffa
Bengali ইফাহ
Pashto اففه
Graceful and timeless, the name Iffah is a beautiful choice for a baby girl. The name holds the profound meaning of 'Purity, modesty', reflecting qualities that parents often wish to bestow upon their child.

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

Iffah comes from the same Arabic root '-f-f as Iffat, meaning "to abstain" or "be chaste." It is translated as "purity" or "modesty."

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Etymology

From the Arabic root ع-ف-ف (ʿ-f-f, 'to be chaste, abstain'). Iffah means 'chastity, self-restraint.'

Islamic Significance

Purity is tied in the Quran to love rather than to rule: God loves those who turn to him and loves those who purify themselves (2:222).

Cultural / Regional Usage

Used across the Muslim world, particularly as a girl's name.