Wafaa
Arabic · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Wafaa
Wafaa is an Arabic name derived from the root "wafa" meaning "loyalty," "faithfulness," or "fulfillment of a promise." The name is primarily used in Arab and Muslim cultures throughout the Middle East, North Africa, and Muslim communities worldwide, with historical usage dating back centuries in Islamic tradition.
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Etymology
Wafaa is an Arabic name derived from the root "wafa" meaning "loyalty," "faithfulness," or "fulfillment of a promise." The name is primarily used in Arab and Muslim cultures throughout the Middle East, North Africa, and Muslim communities worldwide, with historical usage dating back centuries in Islamic tradition.
Wafaa currently ranks #17,123 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2001.
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