Wa'il
Wa'il is a Muslim boy name meaning “One who seeks refuge”.
| Meaning | One who seeks refuge |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Arabic spelling | وائل |
| Pronunciation | WAA-eel |
| Arabic root | و أ ل (w-ʾ-l) — to seek refuge |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Wa'il
Wa'il is the transliteration of Wāʾil that marks the hamza (glottal stop) with an apostrophe, showing that the a and i are pronounced separately. The name means one who returns to safety or refuge. It was borne by the Companion Wāʾil ibn Ḥujr al-Ḥaḍramī, whose reports describe how the Prophet ﷺ prayed.
Is Wa'il a Muslim name?
Yes. Wa'il is an Arabic Muslim name meaning 'one who seeks refuge'.
Where is the name Wa'il used?
Used across the Arab world.
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Spellings and variants of Wa'il
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Wa'il mean?
Wa'il means 'One who seeks refuge'. It comes from Arabic.
Is Wa'il a Muslim name?
Yes. Wa'il is an Arabic Muslim name meaning 'one who seeks refuge'.
How do you write Wa'il in Arabic?
Wa'il is written وائل in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Wa'il?
Wa'il is pronounced WAA-eel.