Wafa

Wafa Meaning & Origin

About Wafa
The surname Wafa is of Arabic origin and is derived from the Arabic word "wafā" which means "loyalty" or "faithfulness." It is a common surname among Arabic-speaking populations and signifies a family or individual who is known for their loyalty, trustworthiness, and commitment to their relationships and responsibilities.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Wafa is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Wafa: 148
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 117,480
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.05

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Wafa based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

Ranking information for the surname Wafa is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
AF
🗽 NYSIIS
WA
🔊 Soundex
W010
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
W AA1 F AH0
🌐 IPA
/wafa*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('AF', 'FF')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
W100

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Wafa in Braille

Here's how to represent Wafa in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Wafa in braille

How to sign the name Wafa using Sign Language

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

The name Wafa in sign language

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