Istifa

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Meaning

Selection

Origin

Arabic

Global Spellings

Arabic استيفا
Urdu استغفار
Persian استیفا
Turkish İstifa
Bengali ইস্তিফা
Pashto استغفار

Alternate Spellings

For parents seeking a noble identity for their baby boy, Istifa offers deep spiritual resonance. The name holds the profound meaning of 'Selection', reflecting qualities that parents often wish to bestow upon their child.

In Arabic culture, names are more than labels; they are prayers. Istifa is widely respected for its positive connotations. It is an excellent choice for a modern Muslim family honoring tradition.

Istifa comes from the Arabic root s-f-w, the same root behind “Al-Mustafa,” the Chosen One, an epithet of the Prophet ﷺ.