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Nafi

NAH-fee

ˈnɑːfi

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Nafi

Origin: Dioula (West Africa)
Meaning: a Dioula feminine name from the Arabic Nafi or Nafia, meaning beneficial, useful, or one who brings profit and advantage; in Dioula communities the name reflects values of practical generosity and social contribution, expressing the hope that a daughter will grow to be a person whose presence and actions enrich the lives of those around her; it is also used as a short form of longer compound names across the Sahel and West African forest zones
Gender: female

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