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