Precious, delicate, or gem
Derived from the Arabic root n-f-s, it signifies something of great value, rarity, or exquisite quality. It is a name that conveys both physical beauty and spiritual worth, historically associated with refinement.
Less common today
Nafisah isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #9,033 in 2001.
A highly respected 8th-century female scholar and descendant of the Prophet Muhammad
Indian actress and social activist
Indian model and MTV VJ
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
