Boy name
Nefis name meaning
“precious, distinguished; very fine”
Nefis means precious, distinguished, or very fine. It comes from the Arabic adjective nafīs and is used as a masculine given name in Türkiye. Turkish also uses this adjective for an exquisite work or finely made object. Its source differs from nafs, the word meaning self.
What does Nefis mean?
Precious, distinguished; very fine
In Turkish: değerli, seçkin; çok güzel
The name Nefis expresses preciousness and distinction. In everyday Turkish, the same adjective also describes something exceptionally pleasing, especially food. Nefise is a related feminine name. The sense of self encountered in Sufi writing belongs to a different Arabic word and should be distinguished from this name's derivation.
Origin of the name Nefis
As a name, Nefis derives from Arabic nafīs (نفيس), meaning precious or distinguished. Arabic nafs (نفس), meaning self, is a separate word, although both can appear as nefis in Turkish.
How to pronounce Nefis
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /nefis/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | نفیس |
| Arabic | نفيس |
Is Nefis a boy’s name?
Yes, Nefis is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Nefis does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Nefis
- Nefi♂Related to benefit
- Nedim♂İntimate companion
- Necip♂Noble, distinguished, highborn
- Nafiz♂Penetrating
- Nezih♂Upright, refined, and respectable
- Nafi♂Beneficial
- Nebil♂Noble, honourable, distinguished
- Nebi♂Prophet
- Nesim♂A gentle, pleasant and cooling breeze
- Nezir♂Warner, admonisher
- Nesip♂Noble
- Necib♂Noble, distinguished, highborn
Names with related meanings
- Hüseyin♂Little beautiful one
- Hasan♂Beautiful
- Görkem♂Splendor, impressive grandeur
- Melih♂Handsome, pleasing and charming
- Cemal♂Beauty, especially beauty of the face
- Levent♂Tall and handsome
- Civan♂A young, handsome and vigorous person
- Tahsin♂Beautifying
- Cemil♂Beautiful
- Hüsnü♂Associated with beauty and goodness
- Bahattin♂Beauty and splendor of the faith
- Talat♂Beauty of face
FAQ about the name Nefis
What is the meaning of Nefis?
Nefis means “precious, distinguished; very fine”. As a name, Nefis derives from Arabic nafīs (نفيس), meaning precious or distinguished. Arabic nafs (نفس), meaning self, is a separate word, although both can appear as nefis in Turkish.
Is Nefis a boy’s name?
Yes, Nefis is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Nefis in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Nefis nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Nefis?
Nefis is of Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Nefis have?
Nefis has 2 syllables and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Nefis?
Nefis does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
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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