Gender Masculine
Usage Arabic [1]
Scripts رفعت, رفعة(Arabic)

Meaning & History

Derived from Arabic رفعة (rifʿa) meaning "high rank, elevation" [2].

Related Names

Other Languages & CulturesRıfat(Turkish)
Same SpellingRıfat

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Sources & References

  1. Ahmed, Salahuddin. A Dictionary of Muslim Names. New York University, 1999, page 173.
  2. Wehr, Hans. A Dictionary of Modern Written Arabic. Spoken Language Services, 1979, page 405.
Entry updated December 1, 2024