Wah

Wah Meaning & Origin

About Wah
The name "Wah" is of Arabic origin and has multiple meanings depending on the context. It can be a short form of the Arabic name "Wahid," meaning "unique" or "one." In some cases, it can also mean "praise" or "glory." Additionally, "Wah" is a Chinese surname that signifies "harmony" or "peace." The meaning of the name "Wah" can vary based on cultural and linguistic backgrounds.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Wah are male.

Wah Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has decreased by -25% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
A
🗽 NYSIIS
WA
🔊 Soundex
W000
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
W AA1
🌐 IPA
/wɑ/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('A', 'F')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
W000

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Wah in Braille

Here's how to represent Wah in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Wah in braille

How to Spell the Name Wah in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Wah using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Wah in sign language

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