Shifa

Shifa Meaning & Origin

About Shifa
The name "Shifa" is of Arabic origin and holds a significant meaning in Islamic culture. It translates to "healing" or "cure" in English. It is often used as a given name for girls, symbolizing the hope for good health and well-being. The name "Shifa" carries a positive connotation, representing the desire for physical, emotional, and spiritual healing.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Shifa are female.

Shifa Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 130% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
XF
🗽 NYSIIS
SA
🔊 Soundex
S010
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
SH IY1 F AH0
🌐 IPA
/shifa*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('XF', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S100

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Shifa in Braille

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

The name Shifa in braille

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

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

The name Shifa in sign language

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