Compassion, Sympathy, Empathy
Pronunciation: /ʃəˈfɑːkə/
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Shafaqa is a male name from Arabic origin meaning "Compassion". It is used in Islamic naming contexts and appears in English, Urdu, Arabic, Hindi, Pashto. Pronunciation: /ʃəˈfɑːkə/. Lucky number: 3. Parents often choose it for its clear meaning, cultural background, and positive naming associations.
Translation
شَفَقَةٌ
رحمت ، لطف ، تفضل
Source Language
Arabic is used to show the source-language meaning and cultural nuance.
شَفَقَةٌ
الرحمة واللطف والتفضل
Pronunciation
English Pronunciation
/ʃəˈfɑːkə/
IPA
/ʃəˈfɑːkə/
Origin
Root Origin
Arabic
Language Usage
Religion
Lucky Details
Lucky Number
3
Lucky Day
Friday
Lucky Colors
Lucky Stone
Citrine
Life Path Number
6
Personality
Spiritual
Cultural Context
Traditional Islamic naming context — Traditional Islamic name with deep spiritual significance in Islamic culture
Historical Usage
Historical records show that Shafaqa is mentioned in the book 'The Golden Age of Islam' by historian Ibn Khaldun. The name Shafaqa carried significant weight in that era.
14th century
Translations
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Shafaqa
Compassion, benevolence, generosity, kindness
شَفَقَةٌ
رحمت ، لطف ، تفضل
شَفَقَةٌ
الرحمة واللطف والتفضل
शफ़क़त
दया, दयालुता, कृपा
شَفَقَة
لطف، رحمت، تفضل
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