What is the english word for Rifath/Rafath which happens to be an Arabic name?

The rough translation is heights; as in heights of goodness or somethn to that effect, please help me fnd the exact word or tanslation in english and urdu(in urdu the word bulandi sums it up aptly though i can do with a more appropriate answer) And also tell me which 1 is correct Rifath or Rafath

What is the english word for Rifath/Rafath which happens to be an Arabic name?
There are 4 names to consider:


Ra'fat means compassion, gentleness etc.


Raf'at means elevation, promotion, magnificence


Rifaa'at means authority, elevation, high rank


Rif'at means dignity, nobility, eminence, height, altitude.
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Reply:You are right, it means heights. In Urdu it is written as Riffat as there is "Tashdeed" (Repeatness), on "F" "Fay" but you mentioned h after t, it is not written in arabic although, Arabs pronounced "t" as it looks the voice of "th". If it is written Rifath it will not do the purpose as it sound " hay" after "Tay"(in urdu).For example "Bath",( Nahanan(urdu), Hath (hand in english). In my opinion Riffat is the correct name.