شفيقة

Syafiqah

girlArabic, Malay spelling

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

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

Meaning and origin of Syafiqah

Syafiqah is the Malay spelling of Shafīqa, the feminine of Shafīq, meaning kind, compassionate and tender toward others. Malay writes the Arabic sh as sy and keeps the final h for the feminine ending. The name is popular in Malaysia, often in combinations such as Nur Syafiqah or Siti Syafiqah.

Is Syafiqah a Muslim name?

Yes. Syafiqah is a Muslim name, the Malay form of the Arabic Shafiqa, meaning compassionate and caring.

Where is the name Syafiqah used?

Common in Malaysia, Brunei and Singapore; Chafika is a Maghrebi spelling of the same name.

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Spellings and variants of Syafiqah

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Syafiqah mean?

Syafiqah means 'Compassionate, tender-hearted'. It comes from Arabic, Malay spelling.

Is Syafiqah a Muslim name?

Yes. Syafiqah is a Muslim name, the Malay form of the Arabic Shafiqa, meaning compassionate and caring.

How do you write Syafiqah in Arabic?

Syafiqah is written شفيقة in Arabic script.

How do you pronounce Syafiqah?

Syafiqah is pronounced sha-FEE-kah.

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