Given name — Feminine
Wema
WEH-mah (ˈwɛmə)
Pronunciation: WEH-mah (ˈwɛmə)
الخير، اللطف
Girl
Origin
Swahili (East African Bantu with Islamic cultural usage)
Meaning
Goodness, kindness, benevolence (Swahili)
Thematic Cluster
Not specified
Islamic Status
Recommended
Verification
Likely Valid
Quality Score
96
Religious Confidence
76
Letters
4
Qur'anic / Islamic Reference
No widely cited direct Qur'anic reference is attached to Wema.
Wema is a Swahili (East African Bantu with Islamic cultural usage) name commonly explained as Goodness, kindness, benevolence (Swahili). It is often grouped with Given name — Feminine names in modern name lists.
Families often choose it for its clear sound and positive meaning rather than for trend alone.
Families often choose it for its clear sound and positive meaning rather than for trend alone.
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