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Meaning

From the name of Rusafa, a district in Baghdad/Syria

Linguistic Origin

Arabic

Islamic Classification

Islamic historical figure

Regional Usage

Worldwide Muslim usage

Global Spellings

Arabic الرصافة
Urdu رسافہ
Persian رصافه
Bengali রুসাফা
Pashto روسفا

Alternate Spellings

Graceful and timeless, the name Rusafa is a beautiful choice for a baby girl. The name holds the profound meaning of 'From the name of Rusafa, a district in Baghdad/Syria', reflecting qualities that parents often wish to bestow upon their child.

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

Rusafa is a historic district name shared by parts of Baghdad and the ancient Syrian city known in antiquity as Sergiopolis.

Reference Profile

Etymology

The name of Rusafa, a historic district of Baghdad and also an ancient city site in Syria.

Notable Historical Usage

Al-Rusafa is the eastern half of Baghdad, laid out by the caliph al-Mahdi in the eighth century across the Tigris from the round city of al-Mansur.

Cultural / Regional Usage

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