Kifah

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Unisex

Meaning

Struggle, fight

Linguistic Origin

Arabic

Islamic Classification

General Muslim usage

Regional Usage

Worldwide Muslim usage

Global Spellings

Arabic كفاح

Urdu کیفہ

Persian کفه

Bengali কিফাহ

Pashto کیفه

Alternate Spellings

Keefah

With its Arabic roots, Kifah is a unique unisex choice carrying profound meaning. The name holds the profound meaning of 'Struggle, fight', reflecting qualities that parents often wish to bestow upon their child.

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

Kifah comes from the Arabic root k-f-h, meaning "struggle" or "fight," distinct from the "sufficiency" root behind Kifaya despite similar spelling.

Reference Profile

Etymology

From the Arabic root ك-ف-ح (k-f-ḥ, 'to struggle'). Kifah means 'struggle, fight.'

Notable Historical Usage

Arabic builds its vocabulary on consonantal roots, usually of three letters, poured into fixed patterns: one root yields the verb, the doer, the thing done and the place it happens. Names are drawn straight from that system, which is why a single root can stand behind a whole family of related names that look and sound like kin.