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Wafaa

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How to Pronounce Wafaa

Pronounced wah-FAH /wɑːˈfɑː/Medium

Meaning: From the Arabic wafa, 'faithfulness; loyalty; keeping one's word.' A well-loved virtue name, noted respectfully.Low

In 30 seconds: A name of steadfastness: Wafaa is Arabic for 'faithfulness; loyalty' (said 'wah-FAH').
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Origin MediumArabic
MeaningFrom the Arabic wafa, 'faithfulness; loyalty; keeping one's word.' A well-loved virtue name, noted respectfully.
U.S. rank (2021)#17515 ↘ Falling
2021 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2001
Total births (all-time)≈ 76

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201819962021

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Wafaa is an Arabic virtue name from wafa, 'faithfulness; loyalty.' It celebrates constancy and the keeping of promises, and is warmly used across the Arabic-speaking world. We note its meaning respectfully (said 'wah-FAH').

In the U.S. it appears rarely, chiefly in Arabic-speaking families. Rare, meaningful, and warm.

Did you know? Wafaa comes from the Arabic wafa — 'faithfulness; loyalty; keeping one's word' — a cherished virtue name across the Arab world, noted respectfully (said 'wah-FAH').
Overall data confidence 50%
References — Wafaa — Arabic wafa 'faithfulness; loyalty'

Variations

WafaWafāWafaah

Nicknames

WafiFafa

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Wafaa mean?

Wafaa is Arabic for 'faithfulness; loyalty; keeping one's word.'

How do you pronounce Wafaa?

It's said wah-FAH /wɑːˈfɑː/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Wafaa a girl's name?

Yes — Wafaa is a girl's name in the Arabic tradition.

How popular is Wafaa?

Wafaa is rare, carried chiefly in Arabic-speaking families.

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