Areff

Areff is a masculine given name and, less commonly, a surname. It is a variant transliteration of the Arabic name Aref (also spelled Arif), which derives from the root ʿ-r-f and carries connotations related to knowledge, awareness, or recognition. In Islamic and Arab naming traditions, Aref/Arif denotes a person who is knowledgeable or wise.

The spelling Areff reflects transliteration differences from Arabic to Latin script, and may appear in diaspora communities where French- or Berber-influenced orthography is common. The more widely used forms in Arabic-speaking regions are Aref or Arif, but Areff is documented in some records as well.

As a surname, Areff can occur as a patronymic derived from a given name, or as part of compound family names in certain cultures. The name does not correspond to a single widely known historical flag-bearing figure, and references to Areff typically appear in biographical entries or genealogical contexts rather than as a standalone subject of study.