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Wadood

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Wadood is a Muslim boy name meaning “The Most Loving”.

MeaningThe Most Loving
GenderBoy
OriginArabic
Arabic spellingودود
Pronunciationwah-DOOD
Arabic rootو د د (w-d-d) — to love
Muslim name?Islamic / Arabic name

Meaning and origin of Wadood

Al-Wadūd, 'the Most Loving', is one of the names of Allah. For this reason the usual name is Abdul Wadood, 'servant of the Most Loving', and Wadood alone is often a shortened form of it.

Is Wadood a Muslim name?

Yes, but with care. Wadood is a divine name, so many scholars recommend the full form Abdul Wadood for a boy.

Is Wadood in the Quran?

Al-Wadud is mentioned in the Quran: 'And He is the Forgiving, the Most Loving' (Quran 85:14).

Where is the name Wadood used?

Mostly used in South Asia, usually as Abdul Wadood.

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Wadood mean?

Wadood means 'The Most Loving'. It comes from Arabic.

Is Wadood a Muslim name?

Yes, but with care. Wadood is a divine name, so many scholars recommend the full form Abdul Wadood for a boy.

How do you write Wadood in Arabic?

Wadood is written ودود in Arabic script.

How do you pronounce Wadood?

Wadood is pronounced wah-DOOD.

Is Wadood mentioned in the Quran?

Al-Wadud is mentioned in the Quran: 'And He is the Forgiving, the Most Loving' (Quran 85:14).

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