Boy name
Refii name meaning
“Exalted, elevated”
Refii means exalted or elevated. It is connected with the name Refî, based on Arabic rafīʿ, meaning high or lofty, and is used for boys in Türkiye. A mountain peak rising above its surroundings provides a concrete image for the height and elevation expressed by the name.
What does Refii mean?
Exalted, elevated
In Turkish: Yüce, yüksek
Refii belongs to the group of names that use height as an image of elevation or distinction. It is related to the Arabic root family represented by Refî, Refia, and Rıfat. The doubled i can reflect different historical transliterations, so the basic meaning and a possible affiliative form should be distinguished.
Origin of the name Refii
It is related to Refî, from Arabic rafīʿ, ‘high, exalted’. The spelling Refii may represent the long vowel or the related form Refîî, which would have an affiliative sense, ‘associated with Refî’.
How to pronounce Refii
| Syllables | 3 · 5 letters · 5-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /ɾefii/ |
Is Refii a boy’s name?
Yes, Refii is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Refii does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 2 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
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Famous people named Refii
- Refii Cevat Ulunay · b. 1890
- Refii Şükrü Suvla · b. 1908
FAQ about the name Refii
What is the meaning of Refii?
Refii means “Exalted, elevated”. It is related to Refî, from Arabic rafīʿ, ‘high, exalted’. The spelling Refii may represent the long vowel or the related form Refîî, which would have an affiliative sense, ‘associated with Refî’.
Is Refii a boy’s name?
Yes, Refii is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Refii in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Refii nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Refii?
Refii is of Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Refii have?
Refii has 3 syllables and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Refii?
Refii does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 2 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Famous people named Refii?
Notable people named Refii include Refii Cevat Ulunay, Refii Şükrü Suvla.
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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