Rif

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Rif 1
Revisions 3. usages AND description are verified
Gender Masculine
Usage Bashkir, Tatar
Scripts Риф(Bashkir, Tatar)
Pronounced Pron. [rʲif](Bashkir)  [key·simplify]
Other Forms FormsArif

Meaning & History

Either derived from Arabic رِيف (rīf) meaning "country, countryside" or a Bashkir and Tatar form of the name Arif.
Added 10/14/2016 by HL
Edited 2/12/2020 by Mike C and HL

Rif 2
3. usages AND description are verified
Gender Masculine & Feminine
Usage Dutch (Rare)
Pronounced Pron. RIF  [key]

Meaning & History

The meaning of this rare but predominantly masculine name is a bit uncertain.

It might possibly be derived from the Dutch noun rif meaning "reef", in which case it would be a nature name much like Storm and Vlinder. However, it could also be a variant spelling of Riff, which is more of a musical name.

Lastly, in the case of female bearers, the name can also be a short form of Rifka and its variant Rifke.
Added 9/21/2018 by Lucille