Gender: Male
Origin: Arabic
Meaning: Knowledgeable or learned, Knowing, Knowledgeable
Pronunciation: uh-REEF, /ʌˈriːf/, AE R AH F
Popularity Rank: #601
Arif is an Arabic name meaning 'knowledgeable' or 'learned'. It is derived from the Arabic word 'arafa' which means 'to know' or 'to understand'.
The name Arif is of Arabic origin and means Knowledgeable or learned, Knowing, Knowledgeable, One who Knows, Wise, Acquainted. It is often used as a Male name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Arif is commonly found in Turkey, Saudi Arabia, Malaysia, and 90 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: uh-REEF
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /ʌˈriːf/
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: AE R AH F
AE: Pronounce as in "cat" (K AE T)
R: Pronounce as in "red" (R EH D)
AH: Pronounce as in "but" (B AH T)
F: Pronounce as in "fish" (F IH SH)
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At NamesLook, the name Arif is recorded 97,301 times globally, ranking it as the 601th most common name worldwide.
Arif is most prevalent in Turkey, with 28,300 occurrences, making it the 100th most popular name in the country.
In Turkey, the name Arif is found among 1 in every 37 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | #100 | 1 : 37 |
| Saudi Arabia | #96 | 1 : 133 |
| Malaysia | #82 | 1 : 261 |
| Bangladesh | #13 | 1 : 71 |
| United Arab Emirates | #61 | 1 : 148 |
| Oman | #55 | 1 : 124 |
| India | #251 | 1 : 305 |
| Kuwait | #100 | 1 : 258 |
| Qatar | #81 | 1 : 256 |
| Bahrain | #68 | 1 : 217 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Arif from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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