Find out how popular the first name Wasif has been for the last 38 years (from 1986 to 2023) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Wasif by gender

Based on the last 38 years of data, Wasif is exclusively a male name.

For the most recent data in 2023, there were 5 male babies and 0 female babies born with the name Wasif.

The history of the first name Wasif

The name Wasif has its origins in the Arabic language and culture. It is derived from the Arabic word "wasf," which means "description" or "attribute." The name likely emerged during the early centuries of the Islamic era, around the 7th or 8th century AD.

Wasif is believed to have been a relatively uncommon name in the early days of Islam, but it gained popularity over time. One of the earliest recorded individuals with this name was Wasif al-Khazraj, a prominent poet and scholar who lived in the 9th century AD in modern-day Iraq.

In the 10th century, Wasif ibn Ata al-Naysaburi, a renowned Shafi'i scholar and author, gained recognition for his contributions to Islamic jurisprudence and literature. He was born in Nishapur, a city in what is now northeastern Iran.

During the 11th century, Wasif al-Qayruwani, a philosopher and mathematician from Kairouan (present-day Tunisia), made significant contributions to the field of optics and wrote several treatises on the subject.

In the 12th century, Wasif ibn Ali al-Tawil, a respected poet and calligrapher from Baghdad, Iraq, gained fame for his mastery of the Arabic language and his exquisite calligraphic works.

Another notable figure with the name Wasif was Wasif Pasha, an Ottoman statesman and diplomat who lived in the 19th century. He served as the Grand Vizier (Prime Minister) of the Ottoman Empire from 1857 to 1858 and played a crucial role in the Tanzimat reforms, which aimed to modernize the Ottoman state.

While the name Wasif has its roots in the Arabic language and Islamic culture, it has been adopted and used by people of various backgrounds and ethnicities throughout history. The name's meaning and association with description or attributes have endured, making it a unique and meaningful choice for many parents.

Data source

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