شفيقة

Shafeeqah

girlArabic

Shafeeqah is a Muslim girl name meaning “Compassionate, tender-hearted woman”.

MeaningCompassionate, tender-hearted woman
GenderGirl
OriginArabic
Arabic spellingشفيقة
Pronunciationshah-FEE-kah
Arabic rootش ف ق (sh-f-q) — to be compassionate, concerned
Muslim name?Islamic / Arabic name

Meaning and origin of Shafeeqah

Shafeeqah is a spelling of Shafīqa, the feminine of Shafiq, meaning a compassionate and caring woman. The final h represents the Arabic feminine ending. In North Africa the name is often written Chafika, and in Turkey Şefika.

Is Shafeeqah a Muslim name?

Yes. Shafeeqah is an Arabic Muslim girl's name meaning compassionate.

Where is the name Shafeeqah used?

Used in South Asia and, as Chafika, in Algeria and Morocco.

Gifts with the name Shafeeqah

As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases. We may earn a small commission from these links, at no extra cost to you.

Spellings and variants of Shafeeqah

ShafiqaShafikaChafika

More girl names like Shafeeqah

Frequently asked questions

What does the name Shafeeqah mean?

Shafeeqah means 'Compassionate, tender-hearted woman'. It comes from Arabic.

Is Shafeeqah a Muslim name?

Yes. Shafeeqah is an Arabic Muslim girl's name meaning compassionate.

How do you write Shafeeqah in Arabic?

Shafeeqah is written شفيقة in Arabic script.

How do you pronounce Shafeeqah?

Shafeeqah is pronounced shah-FEE-kah.

Updated October 2026 · Researched by the Modern Muslim Names team. Spotted a mistake? Let us know.