وداد

Wadad

girlArabic

Wadad is a Muslim girl name meaning “Love, affection, friendship”.

MeaningLove, affection, friendship
GenderGirl
OriginArabic
Arabic spellingوداد
Pronunciationwah-DAHD
Arabic rootو د د (w-d-d) — to love
Muslim name?Islamic / Arabic name

Meaning and origin of Wadad

Wadad, also pronounced Widad, means warm love and affection. It is a well-established girl's name in Lebanon, Syria and Egypt. In Bosnia and Turkey the same word became the boy's names Vedad and Vedat.

Is Wadad a Muslim name?

Yes. Wadad is an Arabic name meaning love, used by Muslim families.

Where is the name Wadad used?

Common in Lebanon, Syria, Egypt and Morocco.

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Spellings and variants of Wadad

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Wadad mean?

Wadad means 'Love, affection, friendship'. It comes from Arabic.

Is Wadad a Muslim name?

Yes. Wadad is an Arabic name meaning love, used by Muslim families.

How do you write Wadad in Arabic?

Wadad is written وداد in Arabic script.

How do you pronounce Wadad?

Wadad is pronounced wah-DAHD.

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