Girl name
Wafiyah name meaning
“faithful, true to promises”
Wafiyah is a feminine name commonly linked to Arabic wafiyyah, meaning faithful or true to promises. This is the feminine form of wafiyy. Without an indication of doubled consonants, the spelling Wafiyah can also represent the Arabic form wāfiyah, which means complete or sufficient.
What does Wafiyah mean?
The ending -iyah often occurs in Indonesian spellings of Arabic-derived names, including Adawiyah, Alawiyah, and Badriyah. In some forms, it marks a grammatical relationship or association; the precise meaning depends on the underlying word. More girl names ending in -iyah →
Origin and cultural usage of Wafiyah
From Arabic wafiyyah, the feminine of wafiyy, faithful or true to promises. Without marked consonant doubling, the spelling can also represent wāfiyah, complete or sufficient.
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is commonly used says nothing certain about any one person’s ethnicity, religion or background.
How to pronounce Wafiyah
| Syllables | 3 · 7 letters · 7-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /wafijah/ |
| Arabic script | وفية |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦮꦥ꦳ꦶꦪꦃ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮝᮖᮤᮚᮂ |
Is Wafiyah a girl’s name?
Yes, Wafiyah is used mostly as a girl’s name. See all girl names.
Wafiyah is rare in our data sample.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Wafiyah
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- Winata♂♀Humble, well-mannered
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FAQ about the name Wafiyah
What is the meaning of Wafiyah?
Wafiyah means faithful, true to promises. From Arabic wafiyyah, the feminine of wafiyy, faithful or true to promises. Without marked consonant doubling, the spelling can also represent wāfiyah, complete or sufficient.
Is Wafiyah a girl’s name?
Yes, Wafiyah is used mostly as a girl’s name.
What is the origin of the name Wafiyah?
Wafiyah is of Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Wafiyah have?
Wafiyah has 3 syllables (Wa-fi-yah) and 7 letters.
How popular is the name Wafiyah?
Wafiyah is rare in our data sample.
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