Velid
Velid is a Muslim boy name meaning “Newborn child”.
| Meaning | Newborn child |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Bosnian / Turkish form of Arabic Walid |
| Arabic spelling | وليد |
| Pronunciation | VEH-lid |
| Arabic root | و ل د (w-l-d) — to give birth |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Velid
Velid is the Bosnian (and older Turkish) form of the Arabic name Walīd, meaning a newborn baby. Turkish and Bosnian use v where Arabic has w, which gives the spelling Velid. The best-known historical bearer of the original name is the Umayyad caliph al-Walīd I, and Khālid ibn al-Walīd was a famous Companion.
Is Velid a Muslim name?
Yes. Velid is a Muslim name, the Bosnian and Turkish form of Arabic Walid, meaning newborn.
Where is the name Velid used?
Most common among Bosniak Muslims in Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro and Serbia's Sandžak.
Gifts with the name Velid
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Velid mean?
Velid means 'Newborn child'. It comes from Bosnian / Turkish form of Arabic Walid.
Is Velid a Muslim name?
Yes. Velid is a Muslim name, the Bosnian and Turkish form of Arabic Walid, meaning newborn.
How do you write Velid in Arabic?
Velid is written وليد in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Velid?
Velid is pronounced VEH-lid.