Ouidad
Ouidad is a Muslim girl name meaning “Love, affection, friendship”.
| Meaning | Love, affection, friendship |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic, Maghrebi French spelling |
| Arabic spelling | وداد |
| Pronunciation | wee-DAAD |
| Arabic root | و د د (w-d-d) — to love |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Ouidad
Ouidad is the French-style spelling of the Arabic name Widād, meaning love and warm affection. North African French spelling renders the w sound as 'ou', which gives Ouidad. The name is widely used in Morocco, where the well-known Casablanca football club Wydad also takes its name from the same word.
Is Ouidad a Muslim name?
Yes. Ouidad is the Moroccan and Algerian spelling of the Arabic name Widad, meaning love and affection.
Is Ouidad in the Quran?
Its root appears in the Quran: 'the Most Merciful will appoint for them affection (wuddā)' (Quran 19:96).
Where is the name Ouidad used?
Common in Morocco and Algeria and among Maghrebi families in France and Belgium.
Gifts with the name Ouidad
- Ouidad name necklaces & bracelets (Amazon)
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- Islamic baby gifts & books (Amazon)
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Spellings and variants of Ouidad
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Ouidad mean?
Ouidad means 'Love, affection, friendship'. It comes from Arabic, Maghrebi French spelling.
Is Ouidad a Muslim name?
Yes. Ouidad is the Moroccan and Algerian spelling of the Arabic name Widad, meaning love and affection.
How do you write Ouidad in Arabic?
Ouidad is written وداد in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Ouidad?
Ouidad is pronounced wee-DAAD.
Is Ouidad mentioned in the Quran?
Its root appears in the Quran: 'the Most Merciful will appoint for them affection (wuddā)' (Quran 19:96).