Arafa

Arafa Meaning & Origin

About Arafa
The name "Arafa" is of Arabic origin and has multiple meanings. It can be derived from the Arabic word "arafa" which means "to know" or "to recognize." In Islamic tradition, Arafa refers to the day of Arafah, which is the ninth day of the Islamic month of Dhul-Hijjah and is considered a significant day of pilgrimage. Additionally, Arafa can also be a variant of the name "Arafat," which is associated with the holy site in Mecca, Mount Arafat, where pilgrims gather during Hajj. Overall, the name Arafa carries connotations of knowledge, recognition, and religious significance.

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Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Arafa are female.

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
ARF
🗽 NYSIIS
A
🔊 Soundex
A6010
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
AA0 R AA1 F AH0
🌐 IPA
/arafa*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('ARF', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
A610

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Arafa in Braille

Here's how to represent Arafa in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Arafa in braille

How to Spell the Name Arafa in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Arafa using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Arafa in sign language

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