Is Wafa a male or female name?

Wafa is a unisex name, though in contemporary Arabic-speaking cultures, it is predominantly used for females. In Persian and Azerbaijani contexts, it is used for both.

What does the name Wafa mean in Islam?

In an Islamic context, Wafa refers to the moral quality of faithfulness and the keeping of one's word to God and fellow humans.

How is Wafa pronounced?

It is typically pronounced with a soft 'w', a short 'a', and a slightly elongated 'fah' sound at the end (wah-FAH).

Name meaning & originWafa وفاء

/wah-FAH/

Arabic

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Wafa is an Arabic baby name pronounced /wah-FAH/. The name signifies faithfulness, loyalty, and the fulfillment of promises.

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Meaning of Wafa

The name signifies faithfulness, loyalty, and the fulfillment of promises.

Rooted in the Arabic triliteral root w-f-y, the name embodies the concept of 'Wafa al-Ahd' (keeping one's covenant). It implies a person who is trustworthy and completes their duties with sincerity. Historically, it is a virtue-based name that carries significant moral weight in Islamic and Middle Eastern ethics.

Origin: Arabic
Pronunciation: /wah-FAH/

Cultural background

While used for both genders, it is more commonly given to girls in the modern era across the Arab world, Turkey, and parts of South Asia.

Variations & nicknames

Wafaa
Wafah
Vafa
Wafa'a
Wafae

Famous people named Wafa

Well-known namesakes — celebrities, historical figures and characters.

Wafa Idris
The first female suicide bomber in the Israeli–Palestinian conflict
Politics · 1975–2002
Wafa Sultan
Syrian-American psychiatrist and political activist
Medicine/Activism · Modern
Wafa Ghnaim
Palestinian-American researcher and author known for 'Tatreez & Tea'
Literature/Art · Modern
Vafa Guluzade
Azerbaijani diplomat and political analyst
Diplomacy · 1940–2015

Frequently asked about Wafa

Is Wafa a male or female name?: Wafa is a unisex name, though in contemporary Arabic-speaking cultures, it is predominantly used for females. In Persian and Azerbaijani contexts, it is used for both.
What does the name Wafa mean in Islam?: In an Islamic context, Wafa refers to the moral quality of faithfulness and the keeping of one's word to God and fellow humans.
How is Wafa pronounced?: It is typically pronounced with a soft 'w', a short 'a', and a slightly elongated 'fah' sound at the end (wah-FAH).

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