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Arif

Boy name · 16 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Arif: 16 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to boys, peaking at 5 births in 1986.

Arif is a name of Arabic origin, meaning "knowledgeable," "expert," or "acquainted," derived from the root *‘-r-f* which conveys recognition and learning. It is a common name across the Muslim world, and notable bearers include Arif Mardin, the Grammy-winning Turkish-American record producer who worked with Aretha Franklin and Norah Jones, and Arif Alvi, the former President of Pakistan. While the name itself doesn't have direct Scottish place connections, its meaning of wisdom resonates with the Scottish Enlightenment's value of learning. A further note: Arif is also a variant of the Arabic name Aref, and in Turkish, it carries the same meaning of "wise" or "knowing," making it a name that crosses cultural boundaries with ease.

Boy 4 of 52 years

Peak year
19865 babies
Latest (1992)
#3364 babies
Total births
16since 1986
5-year trend
≈ stablevs prior 5y
1980 1990 2000 2010 2020 1986 · 5
Births per year in Scotland. Missing years had a count of 2 or fewer (suppressed by NRS).