Wafa
Arabic · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Wafa
Wafa is an Arabic name meaning "loyalty," "faithfulness," or "devotion," derived from the Arabic root w-f-y (wafā).
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Etymology
Wafa is an Arabic name meaning "loyalty," "faithfulness," or "devotion," derived from the Arabic root w-f-y (wafā). The name is primarily used in Arabic-speaking countries and among Muslim populations, with historical usage across the Islamic world and contemporary popularity in the Middle East, North Africa, and diaspora communities.
Wafa currently ranks #8,826 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1999.
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