ولاء

Wala'a

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Wala'a is a Muslim girl name meaning “Loyalty, devotion, allegiance”.

MeaningLoyalty, devotion, allegiance
GenderGirl
OriginArabic
Arabic spellingولاء
Pronunciationwah-LAA
Arabic rootو ل ي (w-l-y) — to be near, to befriend, to be loyal
Muslim name?Islamic / Arabic name

Meaning and origin of Wala'a

Wala'a is a spelling of the Arabic name Walāʾ, a noun meaning loyalty, faithfulness and close attachment. The apostrophe marks the final hamza, the glottal stop at the end of the word. In Islamic vocabulary walāʾ refers to loyalty and allegiance, and the name expresses steadfast devotion to family and faith.

Is Wala'a a Muslim name?

Yes. Wala'a is an Arabic Muslim name meaning loyalty and devotion, widely given to girls across the Arab world.

Where is the name Wala'a used?

Popular in Egypt, Palestine, Jordan, Iraq and the Gulf.

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Spellings and variants of Wala'a

WalaaWalaWalahWallaa

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Wala'a mean?

Wala'a means 'Loyalty, devotion, allegiance'. It comes from Arabic.

Is Wala'a a Muslim name?

Yes. Wala'a is an Arabic Muslim name meaning loyalty and devotion, widely given to girls across the Arab world.

How do you write Wala'a in Arabic?

Wala'a is written ولاء in Arabic script.

How do you pronounce Wala'a?

Wala'a is pronounced wah-LAA.

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