Wahba

Wahba Meaning & Origin

About Wahba
The surname Wahba is of Arabic origin and is predominantly found in Egypt. It is derived from the Arabic word "wahba" which means "gift" or "bestowal." The name Wahba is often used as a given name in Arabic-speaking countries and is also used as a surname. It signifies the idea of being a gift or a blessing, suggesting that individuals with this surname are seen as valuable or cherished.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Wahba: 786
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 29,878
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.27

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Wahba 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 Wahba is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
AP
🗽 NYSIIS
WA
🔊 Soundex
W010
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
W AA1 B AH0
🌐 IPA
/wahba*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('AP', 'FP')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
W100

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Wahba in Braille

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

The name Wahba in braille

How to sign the name Wahba using Sign Language

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

The name Wahba in sign language

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