Precious, valuable, or delicate
Derived from the Arabic root 'na-fa-sa', the name signifies something of great worth or high quality. It is often used to describe a person who is cherished or considered a rare gem. Historically, it is associated with Sayyida Nafisa, a highly respected female scholar and descendant of the Prophet Muhammad.
Less common today
Nafeesa isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #9,754 in 1990.
8th-century female Islamic scholar and saint
Indian actress and social activist
Indian model and MTV VJ
Sudanese Olympic swimmer
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
