Waliyyah
Waliyyah is a Muslim girl name meaning “Friend of God, protector, guardian”.
| Meaning | Friend of God, protector, guardian |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Arabic spelling | وليّة |
| Pronunciation | wah-LEE-yah |
| Arabic root | و ل ي (w-l-y) — to be near, to protect |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Waliyyah
Waliyyah is the most precise transliteration of Arabic waliyya, with the double y showing the shadda (doubled letter) and the final h the feminine ending. It is the feminine of walī, a protector or close friend, and in religious usage a righteous person close to God. The spelling is favoured by families who want to reflect the Arabic exactly.
Is Waliyyah a Muslim name?
Yes. Waliyyah is an Islamic name meaning a close friend of God or a guardian, from the same word as walī.
Is Waliyyah in the Quran?
Its root word walī is a Quranic name of God: 'Allah is the Protector (walī) of those who believe' (Quran 2:257).
Where is the name Waliyyah used?
Mostly used by English-speaking Muslim families in North America, the UK and Nigeria.
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Spellings and variants of Waliyyah
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Waliyyah mean?
Waliyyah means 'Friend of God, protector, guardian'. It comes from Arabic.
Is Waliyyah a Muslim name?
Yes. Waliyyah is an Islamic name meaning a close friend of God or a guardian, from the same word as walī.
How do you write Waliyyah in Arabic?
Waliyyah is written وليّة in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Waliyyah?
Waliyyah is pronounced wah-LEE-yah.
Is Waliyyah mentioned in the Quran?
Its root word walī is a Quranic name of God: 'Allah is the Protector (walī) of those who believe' (Quran 2:257).