وليد

Walid

boyArabic

Walid is a Muslim boy name meaning “Newborn”.

MeaningNewborn
GenderBoy
OriginArabic
Arabic spellingوليد
Pronunciationwah-LEED
Arabic rootو ل د (w-l-d) — to give birth
Muslim name?Islamic / Arabic name

Meaning and origin of Walid

Walid is the French and North African spelling of Walīd, 'newborn child'. It is the same name as Waleed and is common in Morocco, Algeria, Lebanon and Egypt. In Bosnia it appears as Velid.

Is Walid a Muslim name?

Yes. Walid is an Arabic Muslim boy's name.

Where is the name Walid used?

Common in North Africa and the Levant.

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Spellings and variants of Walid

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Walid mean?

Walid means 'Newborn'. It comes from Arabic.

Is Walid a Muslim name?

Yes. Walid is an Arabic Muslim boy's name.

How do you write Walid in Arabic?

Walid is written وليد in Arabic script.

How do you pronounce Walid?

Walid is pronounced wah-LEED.

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