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رِفْعَة

Rifat

رفعت
Say it: RIF-at · /ˈrɪf.ʔət/
Girl nameArabicQuranic root
Meaning

“Highness, elevation, dignity”

بلندی، عظمت، مرتبہ

In the Quran

وَرَفَعْنَا لَكَ ذِكْرَكَ

اور تمہارا ذکر بلند کیا

And exalted thy fame?

Surah Ash-Sharh (سُورَةُ الشَّرۡحِ) · 94:4Read on Quran Majeed →
Same root, different word – وَرَفَعْنَا (رفعة not in Quran; وَرَفَعْنَا لَكَ ذِكْرَكَ (94:4))

What the references say

  • Jamia Banuri Town names listPious elders Open →
  • Sultan Qaboos Encyclopedia of Arab NamesTurkish form of Rif'a (eminence) Open →
  • Qabas Arabic lexiconroot ر ف ع; gender Girl; type اسم; Same word (vowels match)

Questions about Rifat

What does Rifat mean?

Rifat means “Highness, elevation, dignity”. In Urdu: بلندی، عظمت، مرتبہ.

Is Rifat a boy or girl name?

Rifat is a girl's name.

What is the origin of Rifat?

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

Is Rifat in the Quran?

Quranic root. See Surah Ash-Sharh, ayah 94:4.

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