وداد

Vedat

boyTurkish form of Arabic Widad

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

MeaningLove, friendship
GenderBoy
OriginTurkish form of Arabic Widad
Arabic spellingوداد
Pronunciationveh-DAHT
Arabic rootو د د (w-d-d) — to love
Muslim name?Islamic / Arabic name

Meaning and origin of Vedat

Vedat is the Turkish form of the Arabic widād, 'love, friendship', with the final d becoming t as often happens in Turkish. It is a long-established Turkish boy's name, borne for example by the architect Vedat Tek.

Is Vedat a Muslim name?

Yes. Vedat is a Turkish Muslim name of Arabic origin meaning love and friendship.

Where is the name Vedat used?

Common in Turkey and among Turks in the Balkans.

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Vedat mean?

Vedat means 'Love, friendship'. It comes from Turkish form of Arabic Widad.

Is Vedat a Muslim name?

Yes. Vedat is a Turkish Muslim name of Arabic origin meaning love and friendship.

How do you write Vedat in Arabic?

Vedat is written وداد in Arabic script.

How do you pronounce Vedat?

Vedat is pronounced veh-DAHT.

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