Indian name meaning
Shifa
♀ GirlShi·fa · 2 syllables
Healing; a cure
- Origin
- Arabic
- Most used by
- Muslim families
- Commonly used in
- Muslim families across India
From Indian public population records (adults, not newborns).
Compassionate, idealistic and generous — moved by big causes and helping others.
| S | h | i | f | a |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 5 | 1 | 8 | 1 |
3 + 5 + 1 + 8 + 1 = 18, then 1 + 8 = 9. So Shifa carries the name number 9.
About the name Shifa
Shifa is a girl's name of Arabic origin, most commonly given in Muslim families and popular in Muslim families across India. It carries the meaning “Healing; a cure.”
Spoken aloud it is Shi·fa — 2 syllables. Shifa is scarce in Indian public population records. Those cover adults, so names popular with today's newborns often score low here.
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Shifa mean?
Shifa means “Healing; a cure.” It is a girl's name of Arabic origin.
Is Shifa a boy or a girl name?
Shifa is traditionally used as a girl's name in India.
What is the origin and religion of the name Shifa?
Shifa is of Arabic origin and is most commonly used in Muslim families in India.
How do you pronounce Shifa?
Shifa has 2 syllables and is said as Shi·fa.
What is the numerology number of the name Shifa?
In the Chaldean system, Shifa has the name number 9, “The Humanitarian.”
Is Shifa a common name in India?
Shifa does not appear in the set of roughly 30,000 Indian public population records we check. Those cover adults, so a name popular with today's newborns can still score zero.
What names go well with Shifa?
For a brother to Shifa, families often stay within the same Arabic naming tradition — Saad, Sabir, Saddam or Taha all pair naturally with it.
Which names sound similar to Shifa?
Aarifa, Mustafa, Wafa or Arfa share Shifa's ending and have a similar rhythm when spoken.
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