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Faiza

/FIE-zah/Fulani & Hausa & Swahili & Wolof · a girl’s name

Victorious and successful; a hopeful name for a daughter who will flourish

In Fulani

How to say it
FIE-zah
Given to
Girls
Used in
Nigeria, Senegal, Guinea, Mali
How common
common

Every way to write it

The name & its alternative spellings

FaizaFaizatu

Nicknames & short forms

Faiz

In Hausa

How to say it
FAH-ee-zah
Given to
Girls
Used in
Nigeria, Niger
How common
common

Every way to write it

The name & its alternative spellings

FaizaFaizahFayza

Nicknames & short forms

Faizy

In Swahili

How to say it
FAI-za
Given to
Girls
Used in
Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda
How common
common

Every way to write it

The name & its alternative spellings

FaizaFayzaFaaiza

In Wolof

How to say it
FAI-za
Given to
Girls
Used in
Senegal, Gambia
How common
uncommon

Every way to write it

The name & its alternative spellings

FaizaFayza