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Wara

Quick answerWara is derived from Arabic roots meaning "pious," "devout," or "cautious/wary," relating to religious consciousness and moral restraint.

Arabic · Girl · 2 syllables

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GenderGirl
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Peak year2010
Syllables2
OriginArabic
LanguageArabic
CultureIslamic
ReligionIslam
Letters4
Numerology7 Chaldean 1
Global rank#65,535

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

About the name Wara

Wara is derived from Arabic roots meaning "pious," "devout," or "cautious/wary," relating to religious consciousness and moral restraint.

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Etymology

Wara is derived from Arabic roots meaning "pious," "devout," or "cautious/wary," relating to religious consciousness and moral restraint. The name is primarily used in Islamic cultures and Arabic-speaking communities, with historical usage documented among Muslim populations across the Middle East, North Africa, and diaspora communities.

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