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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.”

Arabic · Girl · 2 syllables

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Popularity & facts

Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderGirl
US Rank#17,123
TrendStable
Peak year2001
Syllables2
OriginArabic
LanguageArabic
CultureIslamic
ReligionIslam
Letters5
Numerology5 Chaldean 8
Global rank#2,757

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Historical popularity from 1880–2025 · US Social Security Administration data

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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