Vafa
Vafa is a Muslim girl name of Persian / Azerbaijani form of Arabic Wafa origin, meaning “Faithfulness, loyalty”.
| Meaning | Faithfulness, loyalty |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Persian / Azerbaijani form of Arabic Wafa |
| Written as | وفا |
| Pronunciation | vah-FAH |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Iran, Azerbaijan, Central Asia |
Meaning and origin of Vafa
Vafa is how speakers of Persian, Azerbaijani and Central Asian languages say Wafāʾ, an Arabic name, because they pronounce the Arabic w as a v. Its root, w-f-y, is about fulfilling a promise and staying true. The name therefore describes loyalty and a word kept. In Iran and Azerbaijan it is mainly a girl's name, though boys occasionally carry it too.
Is Vafa a Muslim name?
Vafa is a regional form of Wafa, an Islamic virtue name. Its root appears in the command 'Fulfil My covenant, and I will fulfil your covenant' (Quran 2:40).
How popular is Vafa?
It is found mainly in Iran, Azerbaijan and Central Asia.
Gifts with the name Vafa
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Spellings and variants of Vafa
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Vafa mean?
Vafa means 'Faithfulness, loyalty'. It is of Persian / Azerbaijani form of Arabic Wafa origin.
Is Vafa a Muslim name?
Vafa is a regional form of Wafa, an Islamic virtue name. Its root appears in the command 'Fulfil My covenant, and I will fulfil your covenant' (Quran 2:40).
How do you pronounce Vafa?
Vafa is pronounced vah-FAH.
Is Vafa a boy or girl name?
Vafa is usually a girl name.