Arif
Meaning of Arif
Arif is a male name with Arabic and Turkish origins. In Arabic, it is pronounced as AH-reef (/æˈriːf/), while in Turkish, it is pronounced as AH-rif (/æˈrɪf/). This name carries various associations, including meanings like "knowledgeable," "learned," or "wise." It has a rich cultural background and is often used to emphasize intellectual prowess. Arif has been given to baby boys in the United States since at least the 1960s. Over the years, its popularity has fluctuated, but it remains a relatively uncommon choice for parents. In recent years, there have been around 7 to 21 occurrences of newborns named Arif per year in the United States.
Pronunciation
Arabic
- Pronunced as AH-reef (/æˈriːf/)
Turkish
- Pronunced as AH-rif (/æˈrɪf/)
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Notable People Named Arif
| Arif Alvi - Arif-ur-Rehman Alvi is a Pakistani politician and dentist who has been serving as the 13th President of Pakistan since September 2018. |
| Arif Mardin was a Turkish-American music producer who worked with a wide range of artists across various music genres and held prominent positions at Atlantic Records and EMI. |
| Arif Mohammad Khan, an Indian politician from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), is the current Governor of Kerala and a former Union Minister with experience in various portfolios including energy and civil aviation. |
| Arif Lohar is a popular Pakistani Punjabi folk singer known for his hit song "Jugni" and for carrying on the traditional folk heritage of the Punjab. |
| Arif Zakaria is an Indian actor known for his roles in films such as Darmiyaan, 1947: Earth, Dance Like a Man, Mardana, and Nanak Shah Fakir. |
| Arif Nizami was a prominent Pakistani journalist and founder of Pakistan Today. |
| Arif Mustafa Jatoi is a Pakistani politician who has served as a member of the Provincial Assembly of Sindh from 2002 to 2008, 2008 to 2013, and from August 2018 to August 2023. |
