The nameNafissa
Nafissa is an Arabic girl's name, given in France since the late 1950s.
- Girl's name
- Arabic
Meaning
From the Arabic nafisa, "precious".
Origin
Arabic.
History
First given in France in the late 1950s, Nafissa has been given steadily, with a peak in the late 2000s.
Popularity of the name Nafissa
Nafissa in France
1902ndmost popular girls' name in France, latest official figures
2010peak year (30 births)
930babies named Nafissa in France since 1900
Nafissa was most popular in France in the 2000s, with 230 births over the decade, 25% of all recorded babies named Nafissa. Its rise began around 1957, and it peaked in 2010. Half of all babies named Nafissa in France were born before 2003. Over the last five years on record, it has been rising: 20 births a year on average, against 17 in the five years before.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Nafissa mean?
From the Arabic nafisa, "precious".
What is the origin of the name Nafissa?
Arabic.
Is Nafissa a girl's or a boy's name?
Nafissa is a girl's name.