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Wahy

Quick answerThe name Wahy derives from Arabic "wahy" (وحي), meaning "revelation" or "divine inspiration," rooted in the verb "wahā" (to inspire or reveal).

Arabic · Girl · 1 syllable

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GenderGirl
US Rank—
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Peak year2013
Syllables1
OriginArabic
LanguageArabic
CultureIslamic
ReligionIslam
Letters4
Numerology3 Chaldean 4
Global rank#65,535

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

About the name Wahy

The name Wahy derives from Arabic "wahy" (وحي), meaning "revelation" or "divine inspiration," rooted in the verb "wahā" (to inspire or reveal).

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Etymology

The name Wahy derives from Arabic "wahy" (وحي), meaning "revelation" or "divine inspiration," rooted in the verb "wahā" (to inspire or reveal). The name is used primarily in Islamic cultures and carries religious significance, as "wahy" is a Quranic term referring to God's communication with prophets.

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