1. Key Attributes of the Name Afaf
| Short meaning of Afaf | Virtuous, Pious, God-Fearing and Devoted to God See below for detailed meaning |
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| How to pronounce Afaf | Up + FAr + F Each block is a syllable. Thick black border indicates stress/emphasis. Other pronunciations are acceptable. |
| Arabic Spelling (How to write Afaf in Arabic) | عَفَاف |
| Quranic Nature (Learn more...) | Indirectly Mentioned (the name's triliteral root is used in the Quran) |
| Alternate spellings of Afaf | Afaaf Affaf Affaaf Aphaph Aphaaph Ephaph Ephaf Ephaaf Efaphe Efaph Efaf Efaaph Efaaf Aphaph Aphaf All of the above spellings are acceptable for this name. You may also create your own spelling. |
| Quranic Root (Learn more...) | AIN-F-F |
2. Detailed Meaning of Afaf
Afaf is an indirect Quranic name for girls that means “chaste”, “virtuous”, “pure”, “morally excellent”, “modest”. It is derived from the AIN-F-F root which is used in a number of places in the Quran.
Let those who do not find the means to marry preserve their chastity until Allah enriches them of His bounty. (Quran 24:33)
