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Iffat

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Meaning & Significance

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Iffat is an Arabic name meaning 'purity', 'chastity', 'virtue', or 'modesty'. It is derived from the Arabic root 'a-f-f' which signifies chastity and refraining from what is forbidden. The name carries the beautiful meaning of moral uprightness, self-restraint, and spiritual purity. In Islamic tradition, 'iffah' (chastity and purity) is a highly valued virtue. This name reflects the quality of being virtuous and maintaining moral integrity. It is a respected name in Muslim communities, particularly in South Asia and the Middle East.

✨ Purity✨ Chastity✨ Modesty✨ Virtue✨ Self-Restraint

All information verified by certified Islamic scholars. May Allah bless your child with a righteous name and life. Ameen.

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Iffat

Purity, Chastity

🇵🇰Urdu

عفت

پاکیزگی، عصمت

🇸🇦Arabic

عِفَّة

العفة، الطهارة

Also written as: Iffat, Iffah, Effat

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Iffat

Iffat is an Arabic name meaning 'purity', 'chastity', 'virtue', or 'modesty'. It is derived from the Arabic root 'a-f-f' which signifies chastity and refraining from what is forbidden. The name carries the beautiful meaning of moral uprightness, self-restraint, and spiritual purity. In Islamic tradition, 'iffah' (chastity and purity) is a highly valued virtue. This name reflects the quality of being virtuous and maintaining moral integrity. It is a respected name in Muslim communities, particularly in South Asia and the Middle East.

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Urdu

عفت

عفت عربی نام ہے جس کا مطلب ہے 'پاکیزگی'، 'عصمت'، 'پرہیزگاری'۔ یہ عربی جڑ 'ع ف ف' سے ماخوذ ہے جو پاکیزگی اور حرام سے بچنے کے مفہوم رکھتی ہے۔ یہ نام اخلاقی راست بازی، ضبط نفس اور روحانی پاکیزگی کا خوبصورت مفہوم رکھتا ہے۔ اسلامی روایت میں 'عفت' (پاکیزگی) ایک بہت اہم خوبی ہے۔

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Arabic

عِفَّة

عفة اسم عربي يعني 'العفة' و 'الطهارة' و 'الفضيلة'. مشتق من الجذر العربي 'ع ف ف' الذي يدل على العفة والامتناع عن الحرام. يحمل الاسم معنى الاستقامة الأخلاقية وضبط النفس والطهارة الروحية. في الإسلام، العفة فضيلة عالية القيمة.

Quranic References

"وَلْيَسْتَعْفِفِ الَّذِينَ لَا يَجِدُونَ نِكَاحًا حَتَّىٰ يُغْنِيَهُمُ اللَّهُ مِن فَضْلِهِ"

Those who cannot find marriage should remain chaste - highlighting the concept of 'iffah.Surah An-Nur, Verse 33

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#Purity#Chastity#Virtue#Arabic#Classic#Modest
Name Information
First LetterI
Name Length5 letters
LanguagesArabic, Urdu, Turkish, Persian
Islamic Ruling
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Iffat is a virtuous name representing purity and chastity, qualities greatly valued in Islam.

Scholar Consensus: agreed

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