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Girl · Arabic

Shifa

الشِّفاء

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Healing, cure — name of Companion Ash-Shifa' bint Abdullah, teacher to Caliph Umar.

⭐ Sahaba

Every syllable of Shifa breathes Arabic history and a luminous meaning: Healing, cure — name of Companion Ash-Shifa' bint Abdullah, teacher to Caliph Umar. Parents often gift it to a girl seeking a distinguished identity.

Shifa commands respect among Muslims for being carried by a noble companion of the Prophet ﷺ, and its meaning Healing, cure — name of Companion Ash-Shifa' bint Abdullah, teacher to Caliph Umar opens up noble values that the bearer is reminded of every time the name is called.

In Shifa, linguistic beauty meets Arabic depth, giving the bearer a stable identity that doesn't drift with fashion. Wise parents know a name is a lifelong companion.

📖 Linguistic card

Identity at a glance

Gender

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Girl

🌍 Origin

Arabic

🔤 Starts with

ا

📏 letter

8

🏷️ Categories

Female Companions Classic Names

☪️ Islamic provenance

⭐ A name of the noble companions

💡 Did you know?

Surprising facts

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The Prophet ﷺ said: "On the Day of Judgement you will be called by your names and your fathers' names, so choose good names" (Abu Dawud).

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Shifa has 8 letters — a balanced length that keeps it easy to pronounce and write.

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Shifa is among the names of the Prophet's noble companions.

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The name Shifa traces its origin to Arabic culture.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What does the name Shifa mean? ▼

Healing, cure — name of Companion Ash-Shifa' bint Abdullah, teacher to Caliph Umar.

What is the origin of the name Shifa? ▼

The name Shifa has Arabic origin.

Is Shifa a boy or girl name? ▼

Shifa is traditionally a Girl name.

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