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Wajiha

/wah-JEE-hah/Hausa & Somali · a girl’s name

“Arabic-derived: eminent, respected, distinguished, or of high standing.”

In Hausa

How to say it
wah-JEE-hah
Given to
Girls
Used in
Nigeria, Niger
How common
rare

From the same family

01Wajid“One who finds goodness, wisdom, and what is valuable in life; Arabic-derived.”Hausamale→︎02Wajida“A daughter who discovers goodness and brings treasured blessings to her family; Arabic-derived.”Hausafemale→︎

In Somali

How to say it
wah-JEE-hah
Given to
Girls
Used in
Somalia, Kenya, Ethiopia
How common
rare

From the same family

01Wajiida“Arabic Wajīda/Wajida: one who finds or perceives; the name can also be associated with deep feeling.”Somalifemale→︎