Anifah as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Anifah

What is the meaning of the name Anifah ?

The baby name Anifah is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced ah-NEE-fah.

Anifah is Arabic, Islamic in Origin.

Anifah is a regional variant of the Arabic name Hanifah/Hanifa, the feminine form of Hanif. From the Arabic root H-N-F, hanif/hanifah denotes one who inclines to the true faith, hence meanings such as upright, devout, or monotheist. The name connects to Quranic usage of hanif for pre-Islamic monotheists, especially the prophet Abraham, which anchored its popularity among Muslim communities.

In the wider Muslim world the standard spellings are Hanifah and Hanifa, while Anifah and Anifa appear in Malay-speaking Southeast Asia; modern transliterations also yield Haneefa/Haneefah and Aneefa, especially in South Asia. Usage is chiefly feminine, though in Malaysia Anifah occurs as a unisex given name. Related masculine forms include Hanif/Haneef and the Turkish Hanefi. Short forms and nicknames include Ani, Nifa, and Nif. The name carries connotations of sincerity, moral rectitude, and steadfast belief.

⚙ Anifah is a rare find. Our records hold just 69 recorded uses, spread over 15 countries.