Girl name
Shafica name meaning
“compassionate, tenderhearted woman”
Shafica means “compassionate, tenderhearted woman.” It represents Arabic shafīqa in Latin letters and shares its source with the Turkish name Şefika. In Türkiye it is used as a feminine name. The connection with compassion gives the name concrete associations with gentle care, comfort, and attention to another’s needs.
What does Shafica mean?
Compassionate, tenderhearted woman
In Turkish: şefkatli, merhametli kadın
If identified with Şefika, Shafica belongs to a family of names expressing compassion and affectionate concern. The relationship remains qualified because the transliteration system behind sh and c is unspecified. The proposed Arabic source is feminine; related Turkish forms include the masculine name Şefik and the word şefkat.
Origin of the name Shafica
Shafica is probably an alternative Latin-script rendering of Arabic shafīqa. On that interpretation it corresponds to Turkish Şefika and means compassionate or tenderhearted.
How to pronounce Shafica
| Syllables | 3 · 7 letters · 7-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /shafid͡ʒa/ |
| Arabic | شفيقة |
Is Shafica a girl’s name?
Yes, Shafica is used mostly as a girl’s name. See all girl names.
Shafica does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 1 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Shafica
Names with related meanings
- Halime♀Gentle, patient, forbearing
- Asiye♀One who consoles or soothes suffering
- Mihriban♀Affectionate, compassionate and kindly
- Semiha♀Generous, open-handed
- Rahime♀Merciful, compassionate
- Şefika♀Compassionate, tender, caring
- Semahat♀Generosity
- Hamiye♀Female protector, one who shelters
- Rahmet♀Mercy, forgiveness
- Assıya♀One who heals or consoles
- Atife♀Compassionate, affectionate
- Asral♀Compassion, love, protective care
Famous people named Shafica
- Shafica Karagulla · b. 1914
FAQ about the name Shafica
What is the meaning of Shafica?
Shafica means “compassionate, tenderhearted woman”. Shafica is probably an alternative Latin-script rendering of Arabic shafīqa. On that interpretation it corresponds to Turkish Şefika and means compassionate or tenderhearted.
Is Shafica a girl’s name?
Yes, Shafica is used mostly as a girl’s name.
Is Shafica in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Shafica nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Shafica?
Shafica is of Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Shafica have?
Shafica has 3 syllables and 7 letters.
How popular is the name Shafica?
Shafica does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 1 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Famous people named Shafica?
Notable people named Shafica include Shafica Karagulla.
Sources and method
Meanings and origins draw on language sources and name dictionaries; popularity figures come from TÜİK’s address-based population register, and notable people from Wikidata.
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