Girl name
Refia name meaning
“high; exalted; distinguished”
Refia means high, exalted, or distinguished. It comes from Arabic rafīʿa, the feminine form of the adjective rafīʿ, and is used as a feminine given name in Türkiye. Also spelled Refîa in Turkish, it is directly related to Refi through the same Arabic adjective.
What does Refia mean?
High; exalted; distinguished
In Turkish: yüksek; yüce ve seçkin
Refia is a feminine name extending the image of height into distinction and elevated worth. It shares its root with Refi and forms its feminine counterpart. Used during the Ottoman period, it connects with literary expressions of elevation without necessarily denoting a particular social title.
Origin of the name Refia
From Arabic rafīʿa, the feminine of rafīʿ, “high” or “exalted.” Turkish has also written the name as Refîa.
How to pronounce Refia
| Syllables | 3 · 5 letters · 5-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /ɾefia/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | رفيعه |
| Arabic | رفيعة |
Is Refia a girl’s name?
Yes, Refia is used mostly as a girl’s name. See all girl names.
Refia does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
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FAQ about the name Refia
What is the meaning of Refia?
Refia means “high; exalted; distinguished”. From Arabic rafīʿa, the feminine of rafīʿ, “high” or “exalted.” Turkish has also written the name as Refîa.
Is Refia a girl’s name?
Yes, Refia is used mostly as a girl’s name.
Is Refia in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Refia nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Refia?
Refia is of Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Refia have?
Refia has 3 syllables and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Refia?
Refia 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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