Boy name
Afif name meaning
“chaste; morally restrained and modest”
Afif means chaste, morally restrained, and modest and comes from Arabic ʿafīf. It is used as a masculine given name in Türkiye. The source word concerns chastity, moderation, and avoidance of improper conduct. Afife, formed from its feminine counterpart, provides a concrete related name within the same Arabic word family.
What does Afif mean?
Chaste; morally restrained and modest
In Turkish: iffetli; ahlakını ve ölçüsünü koruyan
Afif also appears as an adjective in historical Turkish texts describing moral restraint. Its meaning extends beyond sexual chastity to include modest conduct and avoidance of improper behaviour. Afife derives from the feminine form of the same Arabic adjective and is its direct counterpart.
Origin of the name Afif
Comes from Arabic ʿafīf, meaning chaste or morally restrained. It belongs to the same word family as terms for chastity and self-restraint.
Double names with Afif
Double-name ideas built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each name.
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Afif Emircan
Meaning of each name
- Afif: chaste; morally restrained and modest
- Emircan: a ruler or prince; a dear soul
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Fatih Afif
Meaning of each name
- Fatih: opener; conqueror of a place
- Afif: chaste; morally restrained and modest
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Afif Kerem
Meaning of each name
- Afif: chaste; morally restrained and modest
- Kerem: generosity, magnanimity, kindness
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Burç Afif
Meaning of each name
- Burç: fortress tower; zodiac sign
- Afif: chaste; morally restrained and modest
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Afif Nebil
Meaning of each name
- Afif: chaste; morally restrained and modest
- Nebil: noble, honourable, distinguished
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Behruz Afif
Meaning of each name
- Behruz: good day; fortunate, prosperous
- Afif: chaste; morally restrained and modest
How to pronounce Afif
| Syllables | 2 · 4 letters · 4-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /afif/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | عفيف |
Is Afif a boy’s name?
Yes, Afif is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Afif does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 6 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Afif
Names with related meanings
- Mert♂Brave, honourable, true to one’s word
- Hasan♂Beautiful
- Erdem♂Virtue
- Onur♂Honour, self-respect, dignity
- Salih♂Good, virtuous, righteous
- Asil♂Noble, well-rooted
- Kemal♂Maturity, excellence, completeness
- Arel♂A pure, honest person
- Emin♂Trustworthy
- İhsan♂Doing good
- Selahattin♂Righteousness of the faith
- Sedat♂Rectitude
Famous people named Afif
- Afif Yesari · b. 1922
- Afif Demirkıran · b. 1952
- Afif Ali Mutlu · b. 1963
- Afif Erzen · b. 1913
- Afif Sıddıki · b. 1973
FAQ about the name Afif
What is the meaning of Afif?
Afif means “chaste; morally restrained and modest”. Comes from Arabic ʿafīf, meaning chaste or morally restrained. It belongs to the same word family as terms for chastity and self-restraint.
Is Afif a boy’s name?
Yes, Afif is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Afif in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Afif nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Afif?
Afif is of Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Afif have?
Afif has 2 syllables and 4 letters.
How popular is the name Afif?
Afif does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 6 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
What names go well with Afif?
Some ideas: Afif Emircan; Fatih Afif; Afif Kerem.
Famous people named Afif?
Notable people named Afif include Afif Yesari, Afif Demirkıran, Afif Ali Mutlu.
Sources and method
Meanings and origins draw on language sources and name dictionaries; popularity figures come from TÜİK’s address-based population register, and notable people from Wikidata.
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