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Wafiya

Girl name · Arabic

Meaningloyal, faithful · Arabic

Wafiya is an Arabic girl name meaning “loyal, faithful”. Arabic names are often chosen for a virtue or a blessing parents hope their child will carry. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds flowing and melodic, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with a short middle name.

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  • Scrabble scoreIf names were allowed in Scrabble, Wafiya would score 15 points, thanks largely to the W (worth 4).
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Fewer than 5 US babies a year get this name, so SSA doesn't list it. That makes it truly rare.

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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).

About the name Wafiya

Wafiya is a girl name of Arabic origin meaning “loyal, faithful”. With 3 syllables it has a flowing, lyrical sound, so a short middle name balances it nicely. It's a rare choice in the US, so your child is unlikely to meet another Wafiya at school.

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Questions about the name Wafiya

What does the name Wafiya mean?

Wafiya means “loyal, faithful” and comes from Arabic. Other girl names with a similar meaning include Fidelia (“faithful”), Fidela (“faithful”), Nobue (“often faithful blessing”) and Nobuko (“often faithful child”).

What is the origin of the name Wafiya?

Wafiya is Arabic in origin. Other Arabic names to consider are Eleanor (“possibly light”), Layla (“night”), Lyla (“night”) and Aaliyah (“exalted”).

Is Wafiya a boy or girl name?

Wafiya is a girl name.

What names are similar to Wafiya?

If you like Wafiya, you might also like Fidelia, Fidela, Nobue and Nobuko.

What should I know before naming my baby Wafiya?

Wafiya is an Arabic girl name meaning “loyal, faithful”. Arabic names are often chosen for a virtue or a blessing parents hope their child will carry. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds flowing and melodic, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with a short middle name. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.