Wafae
Wafae is a Muslim girl name of Arabic, Moroccan spelling origin, meaning “Faithfulness, loyalty”.
| Meaning | Faithfulness, loyalty |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic, Moroccan spelling |
| Written as | وفاء |
| Pronunciation | wah-FAH |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Morocco, Algeria, France, Belgium |
Meaning and origin of Wafae
Wafae is how Wafa' is commonly written in Morocco and Algeria, shaped by French spelling habits. In that tradition the final hamza of the Arabic word is often shown as -ae. The meaning does not change: it is about loyalty and keeping faith, from the root w-f-y, to fulfil. Wafae is extremely common among Moroccan women and has travelled with Moroccan families to Europe.
Is Wafae a Muslim name?
Moroccan Muslim families use Wafae as their local spelling of the Arabic name Wafa.
How popular is Wafae?
It is typical of Morocco and of Moroccan families living in France, Belgium and Spain.
Gifts with the name Wafae
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Spellings and variants of Wafae
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Wafae mean?
Wafae means 'Faithfulness, loyalty'. It is of Arabic, Moroccan spelling origin.
Is Wafae a Muslim name?
Moroccan Muslim families use Wafae as their local spelling of the Arabic name Wafa.
How do you pronounce Wafae?
Wafae is pronounced wah-FAH.
Is Wafae a boy or girl name?
Wafae is usually a girl name.