وداد

Vedad

boyBosnian form of Arabic Widad

Vedad is a Muslim boy name meaning “Love, friendship, affection”.

MeaningLove, friendship, affection
GenderBoy
OriginBosnian form of Arabic Widad
Arabic spellingوداد
PronunciationVEH-dahd
Arabic rootو د د (w-d-d) — to love
Muslim name?Islamic / Arabic name

Meaning and origin of Vedad

Vedad is the Bosnian form of the Arabic widād, 'love and affection'. In Bosnia it is a distinctly Bosniak boy's name, while the Arabic Widad is normally a girl's name. A well-known bearer is the Bosnian footballer Vedad Ibišević.

Is Vedad a Muslim name?

Yes. Vedad is a Muslim name used by Bosniaks, coming from the Arabic word for love and friendship.

Where is the name Vedad used?

Common among Bosniak Muslims in Bosnia and Herzegovina and the diaspora.

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Vedad mean?

Vedad means 'Love, friendship, affection'. It comes from Bosnian form of Arabic Widad.

Is Vedad a Muslim name?

Yes. Vedad is a Muslim name used by Bosniaks, coming from the Arabic word for love and friendship.

How do you write Vedad in Arabic?

Vedad is written وداد in Arabic script.

How do you pronounce Vedad?

Vedad is pronounced VEH-dahd.

Updated October 2026 · Researched by the Modern Muslim Names team. Spotted a mistake? Let us know.