Boy's name · Arabic name with a good meaning
Arif: meaning and origin
عارف- Meaning
- One who knows, knowledgeable
- Arabic
- عارف
- Say it
- 'AA-rif
- Gender
- Boy
- Origin
- Arabic name with a good meaning
- Also spelled
- Aarif, Aref
About the name
From ma'rifah, knowledge and recognition.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Arif mean?
One who knows, knowledgeable.
How do you pronounce Arif?
Say it as 'AA-rif; capitals mark the stressed syllable. In Arabic it is written عارف.
Is Arif in the Quran?
No. Arif is a classical Arabic name with a good meaning; it is not itself a word from the Quran.
Is Arif a boy's or girl's name?
Arif is a boy's name.
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