وليد
Waleed
Waleed is a Muslim boy name meaning “Newborn child”.
| Meaning | Newborn child |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Arabic spelling | وليد |
| Pronunciation | wah-LEED |
| Arabic root | و ل د (w-l-d) — to give birth |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Waleed
Waleed (Walīd) means a newborn baby. Al-Walīd ibn al-Walīd, brother of Khalid ibn al-Walid, accepted Islam, and the Umayyad caliph al-Walid I built the Great Mosque of Damascus. It remains one of the most popular boy's names in the Arab world.
Is Waleed a Muslim name?
Yes. Waleed is a long-established Arabic Muslim name.
Where is the name Waleed used?
Popular throughout the Arab world and South Asia.
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Gifts with the name Waleed
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Spellings and variants of Waleed
More boy names like Waleed
Aaban — Clear, eloquent; one who makes things plainAabideen — Worshippers, the devoutAabis — Stern, serious of faceAadil — Just, fairAafaq — HorizonsAahil — Usually explained as prince or leaderAalim — Learned, knowledgeable; scholarAamil — Worker, one who acts; governorAamir — Prosperous, flourishing, full of lifeAanis — Friendly, sociable; good companyAaqib — Successor, one who comes lastAarif — Knowing, one who has deep knowledgeAariz — Rain cloud; one who presents himselfAashir — Companion; one who lives with othersAasif — Name of Solomon's ministerAasim — Protector, guardianAatif — Kind, affectionate, compassionateAayan — Usually explained as gift of God
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Waleed mean?
Waleed means 'Newborn child'. It comes from Arabic.
Is Waleed a Muslim name?
Yes. Waleed is a long-established Arabic Muslim name.
How do you write Waleed in Arabic?
Waleed is written وليد in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Waleed?
Waleed is pronounced wah-LEED.