This list includes 47 Asian girl names that start with W, from “Wafa” to “Wun”. Names come from East, South, Southeast, Central, and West Asia and suit parents, writers, and researchers.
Asian girl names that start with W are female given names used across Asia that begin with the letter W. Many reflect local languages and meanings, with examples like “Wafa” (Arabic, “faith”).
Below you’ll find the table with Name, Origin, Pronunciation, Meaning/Source, Alternate spellings, and Notes/Citations.
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Asian girl names that start with W
| Name | Origin | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wei | China | way (/weɪ/) | rose; delicate (薇) or “great” depending on character |
| Wen | China | wun (/wən/) | literary; patterned clouds (文/雯) |
| Wan | China, Thailand | wahn (/wɑːn/) | graceful (婉); Thai: “sweet/day” |
| Wai | Hong Kong, Cantonese | wy (/waɪ/) | varies by character, often “respect/shape” |
| Wulan | Indonesia (Javanese), Mongolia | woo-lahn (/wuːˈlɑːn/) | moon (Javanese) |
| Widya | Indonesia | wid-yah (/ˈwɪd.jə/) | knowledge (Sanskrit vidyā) |
| Wati | Indonesia | wah-tee (/ˈwɑː.ti/) | woman (Javanese suffix/standalone) |
| Widi | Indonesia | wee-dee (/ˈwiː.di/) | related to skill/creativity |
| Waka | Japan | wah-kah (/wäkä/) | young or “short poem” (若, 和歌) |
| Wakana | Japan | wah-kah-nah (/wakana/) | harmonious music (和奏) |
| Wakako | Japan | wah-kah-koh (/wakako/) | child of harmony (和佳子) |
| Wako | Japan | wah-koh (/wako/) | Japanese child or “harmony child” (和子) |
| Won | Korea | won (/wʌn/) | origin; circle (원) |
| Woo | Korea | oo (/uː/) | varies by hanja; often “house” or “help” |
| Wan | Thailand | wahn (/wān/) | day; sweet (Thai วัน) |
| Wipa | Thailand | wee-pah (/wiː.paː/) | beauty (วิภา) |
| Wipada | Thailand | wee-pah-dah (/wiː.pā.dā/) | grace, charm (วิภาดา) |
| Waranya | Thailand | wah-rahn-yah (/waː.ran.ja/) | excellent woman (วรัญญา) |
| Warda | Urdu/Arabic, South Asia | war-dah (/ˈwɑːr.də/) | rose (وردة) |
| Wafa | Arabic, South Asia | wah-fah (/wɑːˈfɑː/) | loyalty; faithfulness (وفاء) |
| Wajida | Arabic, South Asia | wah-jee-dah (/wæˈdʒiː.də/) | one who feels intensely (from وَجِد) |
| Wahida | Arabic, South Asia | wah-hee-dah (/wɑːˈhiː.də/) | unique; one (واحدة) |
| Wajiha | Arabic, South Asia | wah-jee-hah (/wæˈdʒiː.ha/) | distinguished; eminent (وجيهة) |
| Widad | Arabic | wee-dad (/wiːˈdæd/) | love; affection (وداد) |
| Walaa | Arabic | wah-lah (/wəˈlɑː/) | loyalty; devotion (ولاء) |
| Wijdan | Arabic | wid-jan (/wɪdˈd͡ʒæn/) | emotion; conscience (وجدان) |
| Wasima | Arabic, South Asia | wah-see-mah (/wəˈsiː.mə/) | graceful; attractive (وسيمة) |
| Wagma | Pashto, Afghanistan | wag-ma (/ˈwɑːɡ.mə/) | happiness; delight |
| Wasana | Sinhalese, Sri Lanka | wah-sah-nah (/wəˈsænə/) | good luck; fortune |
| Wathsala | Sinhalese, Sri Lanka | wat-sa-lah (/wæt.səˈlɑː/) | prosperous; noble |
| Weni | Indonesia (Javanese) | weh-nee (/ˈwɛni/) | possibly “beautiful” or diminutive |
| Widia | Indonesia | wee-dee-ah (/ˈwiː.di.ə/) | variant of Widya, “knowledge” |
| Winta | Pashto, Afghanistan | win-tah (/ˈwɪn.tə/) | desire; wish |
| Wania | Urdu/Pakistan | wah-nee-ah (/wɑːˈniːə/) | possibly “gracious” or variant of Vania |
| Warda | Persian/Kurdish | war-dah (/ˈwɑːr.də/) | rose (وَرْدَة) |
| Wijdah | Arabic | wid-jah (/wɪdˈdʒɑː/) | emotion; feeling (وجدة) |
| Wajeeha | Urdu/Arabic | wah-jee-hah (/wæˈd͡ʒiː.hə/) | prominent; respectable |
| Wenyi | China | wen-yee (/wənˈiː/) | varies by character, often “refined art” |
| Wenling | China | wen-ling (/wənˈlɪŋ/) | patterned clouds (雯岭) or similar |
| Wenwen | China | wen-wen (/ˈwən.wən/) | gentle; refined (reduplicated form) |
| Wenjie | China | wen-jee-eh (/wənˈd͡ʒiːe/) | varies by character |
| Wenhua | China | wen-hwah (/wənˈhwɑː/) | culture; literary (文化) |
| Wensi | China | wen-see (/wənˈsiː/) | depends on characters, often “refined thought” |
| Wenxin | China | wen-shin (/wənˈʃɪn/) | cultured heart/mind |
| Wenru | China | wen-roo (/wənˈruː/) | depends on characters |
| Wun | Myanmar (Burmese) | woon (/wuːn/) | varies by Burmese meaning |
| Wai-Ming note excluded | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Descriptions
Wei
Common unisex Chinese given name, often feminine when written as 薇; many characters and tones yield different meanings. Alternate spellings: Wei. (Mandarin usage)
Wen
Used for girls (雯 “cloud-pattern”) and unisex (文). Short, classical feel; many compound names derive from Wen. (Mandarin usage)
Wan
Cross-cultural name: Chinese婉 means “graceful”; in Thai Wan means “day” or “sweet.” Also appears in Southeast Asia. (Chinese, Thai usage)
Wai
Common Cantonese given-name syllable used alone for girls; appears in names like Wai-king. Alternate spellings: Wai. (Cantonese usage)
Wulan
Popular Javanese female name meaning “moon”; also appears in Inner Asian contexts (Ulan/Wulan). Alternate spellings: Ulan. (Javanese, Mongolian usage)
Widya
Common in Indonesia as a feminine name or element (e.g., Widya–). Spelling variants: Widia. (Indonesian usage, Sanskrit root)
Wati
Frequently used in Indonesia as a female name or suffix (e.g., Siti Wati). Sometimes used on its own. (Indonesian usage)
Widi
Often a short form of Widiastuti or Widianingrum; female usage common in Java. Alternate: Widi. (Indonesian usage)
Waka
Classic Japanese feminine name; can reference harmony or the classical waka poem form. Alternate spellings uncommon. (Japanese usage)
Wakana
Modern feminine name in Japan; several kanji combos possible. Short forms: Waka. (Japanese usage)
Wakako
Traditional feminine name with friendly, familiar sound; kanji vary. (Japanese usage)
Wako
Short, slightly old-fashioned Japanese feminine name; occasional modern revival. (Japanese usage)
Won
Used as an element and sometimes as a standalone female name; more often unisex. Romanization begins with W. (Korean usage)
Woo
Common syllable in Korean given names and used as a stand-alone stage or given name for women; unisex. (Korean usage)
Wan
Very common short given name or nickname in Thailand, different meaning from Chinese Wan. (Thai usage)
Wipa
Feminine Thai name; appears as element in longer names. Alternate: Wipha, Wipa. (Thai sources)
Wipada
Feminine Thai name often chosen for elegant meaning; variants include Wipada. (Thai usage)
Waranya
Traditional feminine Thai name with formal tone; seasonal popularity varies. (Thai sources)
Warda
Widely used in Pakistan and among Arabic-speaking communities; alternate spellings: Wardah. (Urdu/Persian/Arabic sources)
Wafa
Common female name in Muslim communities across Asia (South and West Asia). Spelling variants: Wafaa. (Arabic/Urdu sources)
Wajida
Feminine form used in South Asian Muslim communities; variant spellings: Wajidah, Wajida. (Arabic/Urdu sources)
Wahida
Used across Muslim Asia, especially in South Asia and the Middle East; spelled Wahidah/Wahida. (Arabic/Urdu sources)
Wajiha
Female name used in Arab and South Asian Muslim communities; variants: Wajiha. (Arabic sources)
Widad
Classic Arabic feminine name seen in West and parts of Central/South Asia; sometimes romanized Widad. (Arabic usage)
Walaa
Female name used across Arab Asia; spelled Wala, Walaa. (Arabic sources)
Wijdan
Used as a feminine name in Arabic-speaking Asia; can be romanized Wijdan/Wajdan. (Arabic sources)
Wasima
Used by Muslim families in South and West Asia; variant spellings: Wasimah. (Arabic/Urdu sources)
Wagma
Common Pashto female name in Afghanistan; spelled Wagma. (Pashto sources)
Wasana
Popular Sinhalese feminine name meaning fortune or luck; alternate spellings: Wasana. (Sinhalese usage)
Wathsala
Common female name in Sri Lanka, often seen in literature and modern usage; variant Wathsala/Wathsala. (Sinhalese sources)
Weni
Short feminine name in Java; used independently or as nickname. Spelling: Weni. (Javanese usage)
Widia
Alternate spelling of Widya, used for girls in Indonesia; Sanskrit-derived. (Indonesian usage)
Winta
Female Pashto name used in Afghanistan; short and modern-sounding. (Pashto usage)
Wania
Used as a feminine name in Pakistan; spelling variants include Waniya, Vania. (Urdu/Pakistani usage)
Warda
Also used in Persian- and Kurdish-speaking areas of West/Central Asia; same root as Arabic وردة. (Persian/Kurdish usage)
Wijdah
Variant of Wijdan/Wajdah used as a feminine name; seen in Gulf and Levant. (Arabic sources)
Wajeeha
Alternate spelling of Wajiha; used by Muslim families in South Asia and the Middle East. (Urdu/Arabic usage)
Wenyi
Two-syllable Chinese feminine given name sometimes used as a single-word given name; characters determine meaning. (Mandarin usage)
Wenling
Although often two-character Chinese names are compounds, Wenling is commonly used as a single given name for girls. (Mandarin usage)
Wenwen
Reduplicated feminine given name in Chinese-speaking areas; cute/diminutive tone. (Mandarin usage)
Wenjie
Used for girls in Chinese communities; depends on characters chosen. (Mandarin usage)
Wenhua
Female usage occurs though many compounds exist; classical feel. (Mandarin usage)
Wensi
Short feminine given name in Mandarin contexts; character choice defines meaning. (Mandarin usage)
Wenxin
Used as feminine name in Chinese communities; two characters but a single given name in usage. (Mandarin usage)
Wenru
Less common feminine name; characters determine nuance. (Mandarin usage)
Wun
Short female given name or element in Burmese names; romanization often Wun. (Burmese usage)
Wai-Ming note excluded
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