Unisex name
Wafa name meaning
“keeping one's word, fidelity”
Wafa is a name used for both girls and boys, from Arabic wafāʾ, meaning keeping one's word or fidelity. The source word expresses faithfulness as well as the fulfillment of promises or obligations. Its meaning therefore includes both fidelity and the act of honoring a commitment.
What does Wafa mean?
Origin and cultural usage of Wafa
From Arabic wafāʾ, expressing fidelity and the fulfillment of promises or obligations.
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is commonly used says nothing certain about any one person’s ethnicity, religion or background.
Wafa in Islam and the Quran
Wafa does not appear in the Quran, either as a name or as a word.
This describes the word and the name, not the religion of anyone who bears it.
Name combinations with Wafa
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Wafa, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Wafa: keeping one's word, fidelity
- Yusup: may God add
- Radi: content, satisfied or accepting
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Meaning of each word
- Wafa: keeping one's word, fidelity
- Nurali: light and exaltedness
- Murodi: my wish, my purpose
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Wafa Hilmi
Meaning of each word
- Wafa: keeping one's word, fidelity
- Hilmi: patient and forbearing
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Meaning of each word
- Alfath: opening, victory
- Wafa: keeping one's word, fidelity
- Salamat: safety and well-being
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Wafa Hafis
Meaning of each word
- Wafa: keeping one's word, fidelity
- Hafis: guardian, preserver, memorizer
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Meaning of each word
- Wafa: keeping one's word, fidelity
- Dul: servant, devotee
- Farabi: originating from Farab
How to pronounce Wafa
| Syllables | 2 · 4 letters · 4-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /wafa/ |
| Arabic script | وفاء |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦮꦥ꦳ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮝᮖ |
Is Wafa a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Wafa is used for both boys and girls. In our data sample, 70% of bearers are male. See all unisex names.
Wafa ranks #331 among unisex names in our data sample (11 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Wafa
Names with related meanings
- Abdul♂Servant of
- Setiawan♂One who remains loyal
- Abdullah♂Servant of Allah
- Saleh♂Righteous, virtuous, devout
- Astuti♀Praise, an expression of reverence
- Prasetyo♂A pledge of loyalty, a solemn vow
- Abidin♂Those who worship
- Muslim♂One who submits to God
- Setyo♂Faithful, true to one's word
- Abdurrahman♂Servant of God, the Most Merciful
- Setia♂♀Steadfast in loyalty
- Setiawati♀A loyal woman
Famous people named Wafa
- Wafa · b. 1996
- Wafa Patria Ummah · b. 1977
- Wafa Shofiyatul Huda · b. 1986
FAQ about the name Wafa
What is the meaning of Wafa?
Wafa means keeping one's word, fidelity. From Arabic wafāʾ, expressing fidelity and the fulfillment of promises or obligations.
Is Wafa a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Wafa is used for both boys and girls. In our data sample, 70% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Wafa?
Wafa is of Arabic origin.
Is the name Wafa in the Quran?
Wafa does not appear in the Quran, either as a name or as a word.
How many syllables does Wafa have?
Wafa has 2 syllables (Wa-fa) and 4 letters.
How popular is the name Wafa?
Wafa ranks #331 among unisex names in our data sample (11 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Wafa?
Some ideas: Wafa Yusup Radi; Wafa Nurali Murodi; Wafa Hilmi.
Famous people named Wafa?
Notable people named Wafa include Wafa, Wafa Patria Ummah, Wafa Shofiyatul Huda.
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