Oualid
Oualid is a Muslim boy name meaning “Newborn child”.
| Meaning | Newborn child |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Arabic, Maghrebi spelling |
| Arabic spelling | وليد |
| Pronunciation | wah-LEED |
| Arabic root | و ل د (w-l-d) — to give birth |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Oualid
Oualid is a spelling of the Arabic name Walīd, from the root w-l-d, which relates to giving birth and to offspring. Walīd means a newborn baby or young child, so the name expresses the joy a family feels at the arrival of a son. It is simple and warm in meaning, and it has been in use since early Islamic times. The name is familiar from Islamic history through al-Walīd ibn ʿAbd al-Malik, the Umayyad caliph who built the Great Mosque of Damascus, and through the famous commander Khalid ibn al-Walid.
The spelling Oualid comes from French conventions used in North Africa. French writes the English w sound as ou, so Walīd became Oualid in civil records in Morocco, Algeria and Tunisia, and the spelling travelled with families to France and Belgium. Despite the unfamiliar look in English, it is pronounced the same as Walid: wah-LEED. Other spellings include Walid, Waleed and Ualid. A well-known bearer of the name in its standard spelling is Walid Regragui, the Moroccan coach who led Morocco to the World Cup semi-finals in 2022.
Famous people named Oualid
- Walid Regragui — Moroccan football coach who led Morocco to the 2022 World Cup semi-finals (as Walid)
- Al-Walid ibn Abd al-Malik — Umayyad caliph who built the Great Mosque of Damascus (as Walid)
Is Oualid a Muslim name?
Yes. Oualid is a North African spelling of Walid, an Arabic Muslim name meaning newborn.
Where is the name Oualid used?
Common in Morocco, Algeria and Tunisia and among their communities in France and Belgium.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Oualid mean?
Oualid means 'Newborn child'. It comes from Arabic, Maghrebi spelling.
Is Oualid a Muslim name?
Yes. Oualid is a North African spelling of Walid, an Arabic Muslim name meaning newborn.
How do you write Oualid in Arabic?
Oualid is written وليد in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Oualid?
Oualid is pronounced wah-LEED.
Is Oualid the same as Walid?
Yes. Oualid is the North African French-style spelling of the Arabic name Walid, meaning newborn.