MuslimName

رَافِعَة

Rafia

رافعہ
Say it: RAA-fe-a · /ˈraː.fɛ.ʕa/
Girl nameArabicFound in the Quran
Meaning

“One who raises, exalted”

بلند کرنے والی، بلند مرتبہ

In the Quran

خَافِضَةٌۭ رَّافِعَةٌ

کسی کو پست کرے کسی کو بلند

Abasing (some), exalting (others);

Surah Al-Waaqia (سُورَةُ الوَاقِعَةِ) · 56:3Read on Quran Majeed →
Verified (cited ayah contains the word)

What the references say

  • Jamia Banuri Town names listGood meaning (girls) Open →
  • Quranic Arabic Corpusexact lemma: رَّافِعَة (Noun, 1x) Open →
  • Qabas Arabic lexiconroot ر ف ع; gender Girl; type اسم; Same word (vowels match)

Questions about Rafia

What does Rafia mean?

Rafia means “One who raises, exalted”. In Urdu: بلند کرنے والی، بلند مرتبہ.

Is Rafia a boy or girl name?

Rafia is a girl's name.

What is the origin of Rafia?

Rafia is of Arabic origin. Its Arabic root is ر ف ع.

Is Rafia in the Quran?

Found in the Quran. See Surah Al-Waaqia, ayah 56:3.

Explore

Names like Rafia