Wafa
Wafa is a Muslim girl name of Arabic origin, meaning “Loyalty and faithfulness”.
| Meaning | Loyalty and faithfulness |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Written as | وفاء |
| Pronunciation | wah-FAH |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Egypt, Levant, North Africa, Pakistan |
Meaning and origin of Wafa
Wafa means keeping your word and staying true to the people you love. It comes from the root w-f-y, which is about fulfilling what you have promised. Faithfulness of this kind is a quality Islam praises highly, so the name has lasting appeal. It is a favourite girl's name in Arab countries and well beyond. Speakers of Persian render it as Vafa, and Turkish speakers say Vefa.
Is Wafa a Muslim name?
Wafa is an Arabic Muslim girl's name, and its root appears in the command 'Fulfil My covenant, and I will fulfil your covenant' (Quran 2:40).
How popular is Wafa?
Families across the Arab world and South Asia choose this name.
Gifts with the name Wafa
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- Muslim baby gifts & books (Amazon)
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Spellings and variants of Wafa
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Wafa mean?
Wafa means 'Loyalty and faithfulness'. It is of Arabic origin.
Is Wafa a Muslim name?
Wafa is an Arabic Muslim girl's name, and its root appears in the command 'Fulfil My covenant, and I will fulfil your covenant' (Quran 2:40).
How do you pronounce Wafa?
Wafa is pronounced wah-FAH.
Is Wafa a boy or girl name?
Wafa is usually a girl name.