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عَارِف

Arif

عارف
Say it: AA-rif · /ˈaː.ɾɪf/
Boy nameArabicQuranic root
Meaning

“Knowing, knowledgeable, one who recognises Allah”

پہچاننے والا، اللہ کی معرفت رکھنے والا

In the Quran

ٱلَّذِينَ ءَاتَيْنَٰهُمُ ٱلْكِتَٰبَ يَعْرِفُونَهُۥ كَمَا يَعْرِفُونَ أَبْنَآءَهُمْ ۖ وَإِنَّ فَرِيقًۭا مِّنْهُمْ لَيَكْتُمُونَ ٱلْحَقَّ وَهُمْ يَعْلَمُونَ

جن لوگوں کو ہم نے کتاب دی ہے، وہ ان (پیغمبر آخرالزماں) کو اس طرح پہچانتے ہیں، جس طرح اپنے بیٹوں کو پہچانا کرتے ہیں، مگر ایک فریق ان میں سے سچی بات کو جان بوجھ کر چھپا رہا ہے

Those unto whom We gave the Scripture recognise (this revelation) as they recognise their sons. But lo! a party of them knowingly conceal the truth.

Surah Al-Baqara (سُورَةُ البَقَرَةِ) · 2:146Read on Quran Majeed →
Same root, different word – يَعْرِفُونَهُ (عارف (participle) not in Quran; verb يَعْرِفُونَ e.g. 2:146)

What scholars say side by side

Deobandi

دیوبندی
Darul Uloom Deoband
Permissible

Deoband: permissible / correct - write as Muhammad Aarif, not MD Arif (meaning: one who recognizes; knower of Allah).

Darul Ifta, Darul Uloom Deoband - "How to write “MD Arif/Mohammad Arif” properly and suggest a meaningful title?" (Fatwa ; 1376/1049/H=10/1434); original: http://www.darulifta-deoband.com/home/en/qa/47276; read via islamqa.org mirror
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What the references say

  • Jamia Banuri Town names listGood meaning (boys) Open →
  • Dawat-e-Islami, Naam Rakhnay Kay Ahkamشاہِ خیر الانام صلی اللہ تعالی علیہ وآلہ وسلم کے 119برکت والے نام Open →
  • Darul Uloom Deobandpermissible - one who recognizes; knower of Allah Open →
  • Sultan Qaboos Encyclopedia of Arab Namesleader managing people's affairs Open →
  • Qabas Arabic lexiconroot ع ر ف; gender Boy; type صفة; Same word (vowels match)

Questions about Arif

What does Arif mean?

Arif means “Knowing, knowledgeable, one who recognises Allah”. In Urdu: پہچاننے والا، اللہ کی معرفت رکھنے والا.

Is Arif a boy or girl name?

Arif is a boy's name.

What is the origin of Arif?

Arif is of Arabic origin. Its Arabic root is ع ر ف.

Is Arif in the Quran?

Quranic root. See Surah Al-Baqara, ayah 2:146.

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