Fawzia
Fawzia is a Muslim girl name meaning “Successful, victorious”.
| Meaning | Successful, victorious |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Arabic spelling | فوزية |
| Pronunciation | fow-ZEE-yah |
| Arabic root | ف و ز (f-w-z) — to win, to succeed |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Fawzia
Fawzia (Fawziyya) is the feminine of the adjective fawzī, 'relating to success or triumph'. It was hugely popular in Egypt and the Arab world in the twentieth century; Princess Fawzia of Egypt, sister of King Farouk and first wife of the Shah of Iran, made it famous. In Somalia and South Asia it is spelled Fowsia or Fouzia.
Is Fawzia a Muslim name?
Yes. Fawzia is an Arabic Muslim name meaning 'successful' or 'victorious'.
Is Fawzia in the Quran?
The root appears in 'and that is the great attainment (al-fawz al-ʿaẓīm)' (Quran 4:13).
Where is the name Fawzia used?
Common in Egypt and the Arab world, and in Pakistan, Afghanistan and Somalia under local spellings.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Fawzia mean?
Fawzia means 'Successful, victorious'. It comes from Arabic.
Is Fawzia a Muslim name?
Yes. Fawzia is an Arabic Muslim name meaning 'successful' or 'victorious'.
How do you write Fawzia in Arabic?
Fawzia is written فوزية in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Fawzia?
Fawzia is pronounced fow-ZEE-yah.
Is Fawzia mentioned in the Quran?
The root appears in 'and that is the great attainment (al-fawz al-ʿaẓīm)' (Quran 4:13).