Knowledgeable, wise, or expert
Derived from the Arabic root 'arafa', meaning to know or learn. In Islamic mysticism, it refers to a person who has attained direct spiritual knowledge or gnosis.
About 10 boys were named Arif in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Renowned music producer and winner of multiple Grammy Awards
The 13th President of Pakistan
Prominent Pakistani Punjabi folk singer
