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Arfa

Girl name · 7 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Arfa: 7 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 4 births in 2012.

Arfa carries a gentle, melodic ring that traces back to Arabic roots, where it means “knowledgeable,” “exalted,” or “sublime”. The name is most famously associated with Arfa Karim Randhawa, the Pakistani child prodigy who became the youngest Microsoft Certified Professional at age nine and inspired millions before her passing in 2012. While no major place connections are evident in Scotland, the name shares its etymological core with Arifa, a close variant also used in Muslim communities. Although still rare in Scottish registers, Arfa has appeared occasionally since the early 2000s, often chosen by families who value its blend of grace, intellect, and cultural heritage—a quiet but meaningful choice.