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Wafa

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Unisex

Meaning

Faithfulness, loyalty

Linguistic Origin

Arabic

Islamic Classification

Quranic

Regional Usage

Worldwide Muslim usage

Global Spellings

Arabic ูˆูุง
Urdu ูˆูุง
Persian ูˆูุง
Turkish Vefa
Bengali เฆ“เฆฏเฆผเฆพเฆซเฆพ
Pashto ูˆูุง

Alternate Spellings

With its Arabic roots, Wafa is a unique unisex choice carrying profound meaning. The name holds the profound meaning of 'Faithfulness, loyalty', reflecting qualities that parents often wish to bestow upon their child.

In Arabic culture, names are more than labels; they are prayers. Wafa is widely respected for its positive connotations. It is an excellent choice for a modern Muslim family honoring tradition.

Wafa comes from the Arabic root w-f-y, meaning "to fulfill" or "to be faithful." It is translated as "loyalty" or "faithfulness."

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Etymology

From the Arabic root ูˆ-ู-ูŠ (w-f-y, 'to be faithful, fulfill'). Wafa means 'loyalty, faithfulness.'

Quranic Connection

Wafa' ('fidelity, keeping faith') appears in the Quran's summary of true piety: 'and those who fulfil their promise when they promise' (2:177).

Cultural / Regional Usage

Widely used across the Muslim world, particularly as a girl's name.