وعد

Waad

girlArabic

Waad is a Muslim girl name meaning “Promise, pledge”.

MeaningPromise, pledge
GenderGirl
OriginArabic
Arabic spellingوعد
PronunciationWAH-ad
Arabic rootو ع د (w-ʿ-d) — to promise
Muslim name?Islamic / Arabic name

Meaning and origin of Waad

Waad (Waʿd) is the Arabic word for a promise. It is a modern girl's name, popular in the Gulf and the Levant, suggesting someone true to her word.

Is Waad a Muslim name?

Yes. Waad is a Muslim girl's name of Arabic origin meaning promise.

Is Waad in the Quran?

The word appears often in the Quran: 'It is the promise of Allah. Allah does not fail in His promise' (Quran 30:6).

Where is the name Waad used?

Common in Saudi Arabia, the Gulf, Jordan and Iraq.

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Spellings and variants of Waad

Wa'dWaedWa'ad

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Waad mean?

Waad means 'Promise, pledge'. It comes from Arabic.

Is Waad a Muslim name?

Yes. Waad is a Muslim girl's name of Arabic origin meaning promise.

How do you write Waad in Arabic?

Waad is written وعد in Arabic script.

How do you pronounce Waad?

Waad is pronounced WAH-ad.

Is Waad mentioned in the Quran?

The word appears often in the Quran: 'It is the promise of Allah. Allah does not fail in His promise' (Quran 30:6).

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