What origin is the name Rifat?

Rifat comes from african naming traditions. Names from this origin often carry meanings tied to nature, virtues or heritage.

Is Rifat a popular name?

Rifat is very rare in official US birth records — fewer than 5 babies of this gender were given the name in any year we checked.

What are good brother names for Rifat?

Names from the same african tradition pair naturally with Rifat — for example Amare, Jabari, Kwame. You can browse more on our african names page.

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Q: Is Rifat a rare name?

Yes. Rifat does not appear in US Social Security birth records, which list every name given to at least 5 babies, so it is rare in the US.

Discover the meaning and origin of the name Rifat

Rifat

Unisex

african

2 syllables

Rifat is an african unisex name meaning "This name refers to height, high rank, or a joyous state. It is used in Arabic and African cultures to signify excellence.".

Parents who choose Rifat pick a unisex name from the african tradition, meaning "This name refers to height, high rank, or a joyous state. It is used in Arabic and African cultures to signify excellence.". It has 2 syllables.

Origin: african
Gender: Unisex
Syllables: 2

Meaning compiled from public name lists.

Meaning

This name refers to height, high rank, or a joyous state. It is used in Arabic and African cultures to signify excellence.

Popularity

Very rare in US records (source: US Social Security Administration birth records (best rank 2008–2017))

Quick answers about Rifat

Very rare in US records

What does Rifat mean?

Rifat is a unisex name of african origin meaning "This name refers to height, high rank, or a joyous state. It is used in Arabic and African cultures to signify excellence.".