Ariffin is a Malaysian name. Notable people with this name include:
Ariffin Abdul Wahab, Bruneian military officer Ariffin Agas, Malaysian convicted murderer Ariffin Mohammed, Malaysian cult leader known as Ayah Pin Ariffin Omar, Malaysian politician Ariffin Ramly, Malaysian cricketer Azim Azami Ariffin, Malaysian lawn bowler Azizan Ariffin, Malaysian military officer Kamarul Ariffin bin Mohamad Yassin, Malaysian scout Nora Ariffin, Singaporean model Ross Ariffin, Malaysian composer Wan Aishah Wan Ariffin, Malaysian singer, actress and politician Zakaria Ariffin, Malaysian playwright, theater director and educator Muhammad Syamsul Ariffin bin Brahim (born 1983), Singaporean gang member of Salakau and fugitive on the run for murder since 31 May 2001