شُفْعَة
Shuf'a
شفعہ
Say it: SHUF-a · ˈʃufʕa
Unisex nameArabicQuranic root
Meaning
“Right of pre-emption; from shaf' (pairing, intercession)”
حق شفعہ
In the Quran
وَٱلشَّفْعِ وَٱلْوَتْرِ
اور جفت اور طاق کی
And the Even and the Odd,
Surah Al-Fajr (سُورَةُ الفَجۡرِ) · 89:3Read on Quran Majeed →
Same root, different word – وَالشَّفْعِ (شُفعة not in Quran; nearest الشَّفْع (89:3), شفاعة 2:48)
What the references say
- Qabas Arabic lexiconroot ش ف ع; gender Girl; type اسم; Same word (vowels match)
Questions about Shuf'a
What does Shuf'a mean?
Shuf'a means “Right of pre-emption; from shaf' (pairing, intercession)”. In Urdu: حق شفعہ.
Is Shuf'a a boy or girl name?
Shuf'a is used for both boys and girls.
What is the origin of Shuf'a?
Shuf'a is of Arabic origin. Its Arabic root is ش ف ع.
Is Shuf'a in the Quran?
Quranic root. See Surah Al-Fajr, ayah 89:3.
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