Fawzia
Fawzia is a Muslim girl name of Arabic origin, meaning “Successful, victorious”.
| Meaning | Successful, victorious |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Written as | فوزية |
| Pronunciation | fow-ZEE-yah |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Egypt, Levant, Pakistan, Somalia |
Meaning and origin of Fawzia
Fawzia is the feminine of fawzi, an adjective meaning related to success or triumph. It was hugely popular in Egypt and across the Arab world during the twentieth century. Princess Fawzia of Egypt did much to make it famous; she was King Farouk's sister and became the Shah of Iran's first wife. In Somalia and South Asia the name is written Fowsia or Fouzia.
Is Fawzia a Muslim name?
Fawzia is an Arabic Muslim name meaning successful, and its root appears in 'and that is the great attainment (al-fawz al-ʿaẓīm)' (Quran 4:13).
How popular is Fawzia?
Fawzia is common in Egypt and the Arab world and, under local spellings, in Pakistan, Afghanistan and Somalia.
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Spellings and variants of Fawzia
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Fawzia mean?
Fawzia means 'Successful, victorious'. It is of Arabic origin.
Is Fawzia a Muslim name?
Fawzia is an Arabic Muslim name meaning successful, and its root appears in 'and that is the great attainment (al-fawz al-ʿaẓīm)' (Quran 4:13).
How do you pronounce Fawzia?
Fawzia is pronounced fow-ZEE-yah.
Is Fawzia a boy or girl name?
Fawzia is usually a girl name.