Fausiyat
Fausiyat is a Muslim girl name meaning “Successful, triumphant”.
| Meaning | Successful, triumphant |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Yoruba form of Arabic Fawziyya |
| Arabic spelling | فوزية |
| Pronunciation | fow-SEE-yaht |
| Arabic root | ف و ز (f-w-z) — to succeed, win |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Fausiyat
Fausiyat is the Yoruba form of Fawziyya, 'successful' or 'triumphant', a popular women's name across the Arab world. Yoruba speakers often turn z into s and keep the feminine -at ending. The root fawz is used in the Quran for the true success of the believers in the Hereafter.
Is Fausiyat a Muslim name?
Yes. Fausiyat is a Muslim name, the Yoruba form of Fawziyya, meaning successful.
Is Fausiyat in the Quran?
Its root appears in 'that is the great attainment (al-fawz al-ʿaẓīm)' (Quran 4:13).
Where is the name Fausiyat used?
Used among Yoruba Muslims in south-western Nigeria.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Fausiyat mean?
Fausiyat means 'Successful, triumphant'. It comes from Yoruba form of Arabic Fawziyya.
Is Fausiyat a Muslim name?
Yes. Fausiyat is a Muslim name, the Yoruba form of Fawziyya, meaning successful.
How do you write Fausiyat in Arabic?
Fausiyat is written فوزية in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Fausiyat?
Fausiyat is pronounced fow-SEE-yaht.
Is Fausiyat mentioned in the Quran?
Its root appears in 'that is the great attainment (al-fawz al-ʿaẓīm)' (Quran 4:13).