Baby Names Boy Names Meaning of the Name Arif Updated May 19, 2026 by Jennifer M. Arif Gender: Male Origin: Arabic Meaning: Knowledgeable, Educated ♥ Add to my Namelist What is the meaning of the name Arif? The name Arif is primarily a male name of Arabic origin that means Knowledgeable, Educated. People who like the name Arif also like: Aden, Wesley, Idris, Adam, Zain, Aiden, Arne, Sara, Sheba, Miriam, Adara, Lily, Safa, Rose Names like Arif: Arabia, Aarav, Arifah, Arva, Arafa, Arav Stats for the Name Arif Arif is currently not in the top 100 on the Baby Names Popularity Charts Arif is currently not ranked in U.S. births