Welcome to Arreqqana. As your Master Stylist, I am here to guide you through our sizing philosophy—a system designed not merely to fit, but to honor your body's natural form and movement. We view the perfect fit as a kind of harmony, and my purpose is to help you find the seamless alignment that allows for grace and sacred motion in every moment of your journey.
"The wave does not chase form — it becomes form."
Understanding Arreqqana Clothing: The Naalavarra Suffix System
Each Arreqqana clothing line is identified by a unique suffix in its size code, allowing you to instantly recognize the collection and its intended fit.
Suffix Code
Clothing Line & Meaning
-Ari
Women's Line: Embodying maturity, balance, and clarity.
-Arina
Women's Plus Line: Meaning “the flame fulfilled.”
-Qin
Petite Line: Representing compact balance and sharp grace.
-Qina
Petite Plus Line: Meaning “the flame condensed yet full.”
-Rin
Women's Tall Line: Meaning “the one who stands with grace.”
-Rinae
Women's Tall Plus Line: “The elevated flame fulfilled in harmony.”
-Vin
Young Ladies' Line: Representing blossoming independence and grace.
-Vina
Young Ladies' Plus Line: Meaning “one who moves in full beauty.”
-Jin
Junior Line: Agile, free, and radiant.
-Jina
Junior Plus Line: Meaning “one who flows with fullness.”
-Lii
Girls' Line: Representing innocence, curiosity, and light rhythm.
-Lina
Girls' Plus Line: Meaning “full-hearted child of flow.”
With this understanding of the naming system, let's explore the specific size conversions for each collection.
The Naalavarra Women's Collections
Women's & Women's Plus: The Flame in Full Motion
"Softness and strength are one dance within the sacred body."
Women (Ari) | Arreqqana Size Code | U.S. Women's Size | Arreqqana Name & Meaning | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | 1W | 0–2 | Saraa-Ari: “Little light” — graceful awakening, calm precision | | 2W | 4 | Miraa-Ari: “Flow spark” — balance of motion and intention | | 3W | 6 | Tavaa-Ari: “Balanced current” — stability and refined focus | | 4W | 8 | Velara-Ari: “Enduring tide” — confidence and composure | | 5W | 10 | Qhiraa-Ari: “Radiant flame” — creative centered power | | 6W | 12 | Naalavaa-Ari: “Sacred motion” — complete harmony of will and heart | | 7W | 14 | Kasorra-Ari: “Inner wave” — self-assured leadership through peace | | 8W | 16 | Savaa-Ari: “Eternal movement” — the flow that teaches others to flow |
Women Plus (Arina) | Arreqqana Size Code | U.S. Women's Size | Arreqqana Name & Meaning | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | 9W+ | 16 Plus | Kasorra-Arina: “Strengthened wave” — quiet authority with warm power | | 10W+ | 18 Plus | Velara-Arina: “Enduring tide” — steady confidence and radiant poise | | 11W+ | 20 Plus | Naalavaa-Arina: “Sacred flow” — acceptance and wisdom in motion | | 12W+ | 22 Plus | Qhiraa-Arina: “Radiant flame” — creative vitality with soulful light | | 13W+ | 24 Plus | Tavaa-Arina: “Balanced flame” — serenity and discipline in unity | | 14W+ | 26 Plus | Savaa-Arina: “Eternal movement” — the infinite flow of self-love |
Petite & Petite Plus: The Art of Contained Radiance
"Even the smallest flame dances with the same light."
Petite (Qin) | Arreqqana Size Code | U.S. Petite / Petite Plus Size | Arreqqana Name & Meaning | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | 1P | 0P–2P | Saraa-Qin: “Little rhythm” — subtle beauty in precision and poise | | 2P | 4P | Miraa-Qin: “Flow spark” — dynamic motion in compact grace | | 3P | 6P | Tavaa-Qin: “Balanced current” — harmony of line and proportion | | 4P | 8P | Velara-Qin: “Enduring tide” — calm confidence in elegant form | | 5P | 10P | Qhiraa-Qin: “Radiant flame” — bright presence in refined frame | | 6P | 12P | Naalavaa-Qin: “Sacred motion” — mastery of self and silhouette | | 7P | 14P | Kasorra-Qin: “Inner wave” — stillness that moves with quiet strength |
Petite Plus (Qina) | Arreqqana Size Code | U.S. Petite / Petite Plus Size | Arreqqana Name & Meaning | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | 8P+ | 14WP | Kasorra-Qina: “Strengthened wave” — calm power in compact form | | 9P+ | 16WP | Velara-Qina: “Enduring tide” — serenity with inner fire | | 10P+ | 18WP | Naalavaa-Qina: “Sacred flow” — acceptance and radiance within scale | | 11P+ | 20WP | Qhiraa-Qina: “Radiant flame” — charisma through quiet assurance | | 12P+ | 22WP | Tavaa-Qina: “Balanced flame” — proportion as art, form as prayer | | 13P+ | 24WP | Savaa-Qina: “Eternal movement” — infinite beauty within every measure |
Tall & Tall Plus: The Flame That Stretches Toward the Sky
"The horizon moves with those who rise."
Tall (Rin) | Arreqqana Size Code | U.S. Women's Tall Size | Arreqqana Name & Meaning | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | 1T | 4T | Saraa-Rin: “Little sky” — early height, balanced beginnings | | 2T | 6T | Miraa-Rin: “Flow spark” — grace unfolding through reach | | 3T | 8T | Tavaa-Rin: “Balanced current” — elegance stretched in proportion | | 4T | 10T | Velara-Rin: “Enduring tide” — harmony between height and stillness | | 5T | 12T | Qhiraa-Rin: “Radiant flame” — tall presence with grounded warmth | | 6T | 14T | Naalavaa-Rin: “Sacred motion” — poised confidence and measured rhythm | | 7T | 16T | Kasorra-Rin: “Inner wave” — power that carries height with calm grace |
Tall Plus (Rinae) | Arreqqana Size Code | U.S. Women's Tall Size | Arreqqana Name & Meaning | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | 8T+ | 16T Plus | Kasorra-Rinae: “Strengthened wave” — noble height, quiet endurance | | 9T+ | 18T Plus | Velara-Rinae: “Enduring tide” — tranquil might, elegant balance | | 10T+ | 20T Plus | Naalavaa-Rinae: “Sacred flow” — height filled with wisdom and serenity | | 11T+ | 22T Plus | Qhiraa-Rinae: “Radiant flame” — luminous presence with spiritual reach | | 12T+ | 24T Plus | Tavaa-Rinae: “Balanced flame” — composure through elevation | | 13T+ | 26T Plus | Savaa-Rinae: “Eternal movement” — the sky’s own rhythm embodied |
Arreqqana celebrates every stage of life's journey, with sizing designed to honor growth and youthful energy.
The Naalavarra Youth & Junior Collections
Young Ladies' & Young Ladies' Plus: The Sacred Age of Rhythm
"The wave learns her rhythm; the flame learns her light."
Young Ladies (Vin) | Arreqqana Size Code | U.S. Young Ladies' Size | Arreqqana Name & Meaning | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | 1Y | 0 | Saraa-Vin: “Little spark” — emergence of individuality and creative motion | | 2Y | 2 | Miraa-Vin: “Flow spark” — harmony between style and movement | | 3Y | 4 | Tavaa-Vin: “Balanced current” — elegance in steady rhythm | | 4Y | 6 | Velara-Vin: “Enduring tide” — strength blended with grace | | 5Y | 8 | Qhiraa-Vin: “Radiant flame” — confidence and blooming allure | | 6Y | 10 | Naalavaa-Vin: “Sacred motion” — balance of will and beauty | | 7Y | 12 | Kasorra-Vin: “Inner wave” — empowerment through calm presence |
Young Ladies Plus (Vina) | Arreqqana Size Code | U.S. Young Ladies' Size | Arreqqana Name & Meaning | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | 8Y+ | 12 Plus | Kasorra-Vina: “Strengthened wave” — power shaped in grace | | 9Y+ | 14 Plus | Velara-Vina: “Enduring tide” — quiet assurance and inner glow | | 10Y+ | 16 Plus | Naalavaa-Vina: “Sacred flow” — confident movement of self-acceptance | | 11Y+ | 18 Plus | Qhiraa-Vina: “Radiant flame” — luminous beauty and creative boldness | | 12Y+ | 20 Plus | Tavaa-Vina: “Balanced flame” — serenity meets ambition | | 13Y+ | 22 Plus | Savaa-Vina: “Eternal movement” — infinite self-expression through form |
Junior & Junior Plus: Agile, Free, and Radiant
"Strength is a kind of softness that remembers its power."
Junior (Jin) | Arreqqana Size Code | U.S. Juniors Size | Arreqqana Name & Meaning | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | 5J | 0 – 1 | Saraa-Jin: “Little wave” — emerging strength, youthful start | | 6J | 3 | Miraa-Jin: “Flow spark” — first rhythm of confidence | | 7J | 5 | Luraa-Jin: “Tender motion” — grace in early bloom | | 8J | 7 | Tavaa-Jin: “Balanced current” — harmony between growth and freedom | | 9J | 9 | Qhiraa-Jin: “Radiant flow” — self-assured motion | | 10J | 11 | Kasorra-Jin: “Inner strength” — athletic, steady power | | 11J | 13 | Velara-Jin: “Enduring tide” — resilience and beauty combined | | 12J | 15 | Naalavaa-Jin: “Sacred movement” — maturity and fluid leadership |
Junior Plus (Jina) | Arreqqana Size Code | U.S. Juniors Size | Arreqqana Name & Meaning | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | 13J+ | 13 Plus | Kasorra-Jina: “Strengthened current” — the wave that holds shape and pride | | 14J+ | 15 Plus | Velara-Jina: “Enduring tide” — beauty that moves with depth and patience | | 15J+ | 17 Plus | Naalavaa-Jina: “Sacred flow” — confidence born from self-harmony | | 16J+ | 19 Plus | Qhiraa-Jina: “Radiant flame” — a glow that outshines restraint | | 17J+ | 21 Plus | Marraa-Jina: “Rising current” — energy in gentle power | | 18J+ | 23 Plus | Tavaa-Jina: “Balanced flame” — elegant strength in every step | | 19J+ | 25 Plus | Savaa-Jina: “Eternal movement” — fullness in form, grace in flow |
Girls' & Girls' Plus: Playful Movement & Curiosity
"Every small wave carries the rhythm of tomorrow."
Girls (Lii) | Arreqqana Size Code | U.S. Girls' Size | Arreqqana Name & Meaning | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | 1G | 4 | Saraa-Lii: “Little bloom” — early steps into movement and self-awareness | | 2G | 5–6 | Miraa-Lii: “Flow spark” — joy of learning rhythm and coordination | | 3G | 7–8 | Tavaa-Lii: “Balanced current” — balance between play and focus | | 4G | 9–10 | Velara-Lii: “Enduring tide” — steadiness and youthful determination | | 5G | 11–12 | Qhiraa-Lii: “Radiant flame” — confidence, brightness, expressive heart | | 6G | 13–14 | Naalavaa-Lii: “Sacred motion” — awakening responsibility and gentle pride |
Girls Plus (Lina) | Arreqqana Size Code | U.S. Girls' Size | Arreqqana Name & Meaning | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | 7G+ | 8 Plus | Kasorra-Lina: “Strengthened wave” — playful power in full form | | 8G+ | 10 Plus | Velara-Lina: “Enduring tide” — calm, self-assured grace | | 9G+ | 12 Plus | Naalavaa-Lina: “Sacred flow” — peace in one’s own rhythm | | 10G+ | 14 Plus | Qhiraa-Lina: “Radiant flame” — confidence wrapped in softness | | 11G+ | 16 Plus | Tavaa-Lina: “Balanced flame” — maturity meets joyful motion | | 12G+ | 18 Plus | Savaa-Lina: “Eternal movement” — fullness and flow in harmony |
For active and spiritwear, a simplified sizing system ensures a perfect fit for sacred movement.
Savaa Qhiyara Activewear: The Naalava Line
The Savaa Qhiyara activewear collection uses a unique, consolidated sizing system called the "Naalava Line." This single system spans from toddler to adult, creating a seamless sizing journey that honors movement at every age.
Arreqqana Size
U.S. Conversion (Toddler, Girls, or Women)
Arreqqana Name
Meaning/Symbolism
1A
2T
Saraa-Mini
Little Flow
2A
3T–4T
Luma-Tiny
Light Sprout
3A
6–7 Girls
Mava-Wa
Petal Step
4A
8–10 Girls
Vira-Wa
Young Wave
5A
12–14 Girls
Kava-Wa
Strong Ripple
6A
Women's XS
Nira-A
Gentle Flame
7A
Women's S
Siraa-A
Swift Breath
8A
Women's M
Tavaa-A
Balanced Tide
9A
Women's L
Marra-A
Rising Current
10A
Women's XL
Qhiraa-A
Radiant Flow
11A
Women's XXL
Laava-A
Infinite Flame
12A
Senior/Women's Plus
Savaara
Eternal Movement
Just as with clothing, Arreqqana footwear sizing is rooted in a philosophy of balance and purpose.
Wavasjâa Footwear: Finding Your Path
The Philosophy of the Step
In Arreqqana fashion, shoe sizing is more than a simple measurement of length; it is a balance of three core principles:
• Qhyir (Flow): The alignment of your step's rhythm and balance.
• Naar (Root): The grounding energy of the sole connecting you to the earth.
• Vvarra (Path): The purpose and pace of your movement.
Each size is calibrated in Velara Steps (V.S.), where 1 Velara Step = 0.8 cm (0.315 inches) — the harmonic ratio between the wave crest and human stride.
Universal Footwear Conversion Chart
"Na qhiyar la waqinna — Let the step match the soul."
Arreqqana Size (V.S.)
US Women
US Men
EU
UK
Foot Length (cm)
Notes
30 V.S.
5
3.5
35
2.5
22.5
Light Step (Waariin) — for dancers & maidens
32 V.S.
6
4.5
36
3.5
23.5
Gentle Tide — standard feminine coastal
34 V.S.
7
5.5
37.5
4.5
24.5
Balance Step — neutral energy form
36 V.S.
8
6.5
39
5.5
25.5
Flow Walker — fits most spiritual artisans
38 V.S.
9
7.5
40
6.5
26.5
Tide Caller — ideal for ritual or city wear
40 V.S.
10
8.5
42
7.5
27.5
Strong Path (Tarravva) — balanced masculine
42 V.S.
11
9.5
43
8.5
28.5
Guardian Step — coastal protector line
44 V.S.
12
10.5
44.5
9.5
29.5
Flame Step (Kaarin) — high priest or leader fit
46 V.S.
13
11.5
46
10.5
30.5
Eternal Tide — ceremonial or royal shoe
48 V.S.
14
12.5
47
11.5
31.5
Divine Traveler (Lyyna) — rare limited size
Understanding Regional Fit Variants
To further refine your fit, Wavasjâa shoes are crafted in four regional variants designed for different needs and foot structures.
• Coastal (Wa): A narrow fit, streamlined for wave-step grace and ideal for barefoot-trained wearers.
• Island (Ca): A balanced fit with moderate arch support and a soft foam lining.
• Desert (Fa): A wider fit with extra sole grip, designed for ritual sandwalks.
• Mountain (Ska): A high arch fit with structural foot rise for sturdy grounding on long treks.
A Blessing for Your Journey
May this guide lead you to the perfect Arreqqana pieces—garments that do not simply clothe you, but feel as though they were made for your very spirit.
“La vaarin le waqinna, laa nomar le neddor.” (May your step align with your flame.)
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