Nafissatou

The first name Nafissatou is a West African variation of the name Nafisa, which is regarded as the feminine form of the Arabic first name Nafis. Its literal meaning encompasses terms like 'the gem', 'the precious jewel', and 'the valuable one'.

What does the name Nafissatou mean?

Nafissatou is considered a West African variant of Nafisa, which represents a feminine form of the Arabic name Nafis. The literal translation brings meanings such as 'the gem', 'the precious jewel', and 'the valuable one'. The name has its roots in the Arabic term nafīsa (نفيسة), meaning 'the gem' or 'the valuable item', as well as in the expression nafis (نفيس), which stands for 'precious', 'valuable', 'highly sought after', and 'priceless'. Variations of the name include Nafissa, Nafeesa, Nafiset, Nefise, and Nefissa.

Where does the name Nafissatou come from?

The origin of the name Nafissatou lies in Arabic, where it is understood as a female first name meaning 'the gem'. The Arabic

How do you pronounce Nafissatou?

Na-fi-satou

Popularity

In Germany, Nafissatou is considered a rare first name. In 2020, it ranked 4,158th in the list of the most common female first names for newborns. In the past ten years, Nafissatou has been given as a first name fewer than 10 times, placing it 9,317th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, its rank is 11,574.

Famous people

• Nafissatou Dia Diouf (writer from Senegal)
• Nafissatou Niang Diallo (Senegalese author)
• Nafissatou Thiam (Belgian heptathlete)