Girl name
Refika name meaning
“female companion; partner, wife”
Refika means “female companion, partner, or wife.” It comes from Arabic rafīqa, the feminine form of rafīq, meaning “companion” or “fellow traveller.” In Türkiye, it is used as a feminine name. Refik is the corresponding masculine name, and historical Turkish usage also employed refika as a word for a wife.
What does Refika mean?
Female companion; partner, wife
In Turkish: kadın arkadaş; yoldaş, eş
Refika carries the idea of companionship and sharing a path. In Ottoman and early Republican Turkish, the word could also refer to a man's wife. It shares its root with Refik, while its meaning as a personal name retains the broader idea of friendship rather than marriage alone.
Origin of the name Refika
From Arabic rafiqa, the feminine form of rafiq, 'companion'. Turkish adopted it both as a personal name and as a historical term for a wife.
Double names with Refika
Double-name ideas built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each name.
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Refika Feza
Meaning of each name
- Refika: female companion; partner, wife
- Feza: space; a vast open expanse
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Berna Refika
Meaning of each name
- Berna: young, fresh, youthful
- Refika: female companion; partner, wife
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Refika Gülnur
Meaning of each name
- Refika: female companion; partner, wife
- Gülnur: a name combining rose and light
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Yasmin Refika
Meaning of each name
- Yasmin: jasmine flower
- Refika: female companion; partner, wife
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Refika Fidan
Meaning of each name
- Refika: female companion; partner, wife
- Fidan: sapling; young tree for planting
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Asena Refika
Meaning of each name
- Asena: a name associated with a legendary she-wolf
- Refika: female companion; partner, wife
How to pronounce Refika
| Syllables | 3 · 6 letters · 6-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /ɾefika/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | رفیقه |
| Arabic | رفيقة |
Is Refika a girl’s name?
Yes, Refika is used mostly as a girl’s name. See all girl names.
Refika 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 Refika
Famous people named Refika
- Refika Birgül · b. 1980
- Refika Ferda Artüz
- Refika Hande Karakahya
- Refika Yanardağ
- Refika Yılmaz · b. 1990
FAQ about the name Refika
What is the meaning of Refika?
Refika means “female companion; partner, wife”. From Arabic rafiqa, the feminine form of rafiq, 'companion'. Turkish adopted it both as a personal name and as a historical term for a wife.
Is Refika a girl’s name?
Yes, Refika is used mostly as a girl’s name.
Is Refika in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Refika nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Refika?
Refika is of Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Refika have?
Refika has 3 syllables and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Refika?
Refika 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 Refika?
Some ideas: Refika Feza; Berna Refika; Refika Gülnur.
Famous people named Refika?
Notable people named Refika include Refika Birgül, Refika Ferda Artüz, Refika Hande Karakahya.
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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