Save Gender Feminine Usage Azerbaijani Pronounced Pron. /næ.ˈfæs/ [key·simplify] Meaning & History Means "breath" in Azerbaijani, derived from Arabic نفس (nafas), ultimately related to the root نفس (nafusa) meaning "to be precious". Related Names Rootnafusa PopularityDetails Last ranked #34 in 2023 Azerbaijan Categories air, life, word names