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Afaf

عفاف

From Arabic عفاف: "virtue, modesty" or "restraint", derived from the root meaning "to refrain".

Meaning and origin

Afaf carries the virtue meaning of restraint and modest conduct, rooted in Islamic values.

How to pronounce Afaf

Arabici-FAHF /ʕɪˈfaːf/

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