Ward
Ward is a Muslim girl name meaning “Roses, rose blossoms”.
| Meaning | Roses, rose blossoms |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Arabic spelling | ورد |
| Pronunciation | WARD |
| Arabic root | و ر د (w-r-d) — rose; also to arrive at water |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Ward
Ward is the Arabic collective noun for roses; a single rose is warda. As a given name it is used for girls in the Levant and Egypt, and the singer Warda al-Jazairia made the related form famous. The same root also gives wird, the regular portion of Quran or remembrance a person recites each day.
Is Ward a Muslim name?
Yes. Ward is an Arabic name meaning roses, used by Arab Muslim families, though Warda is the more common form.
Where is the name Ward used?
Occasionally used for girls in Syria, Lebanon, Palestine and Egypt.
Gifts with the name Ward
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Spellings and variants of Ward
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Ward mean?
Ward means 'Roses, rose blossoms'. It comes from Arabic.
Is Ward a Muslim name?
Yes. Ward is an Arabic name meaning roses, used by Arab Muslim families, though Warda is the more common form.
How do you write Ward in Arabic?
Ward is written ورد in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Ward?
Ward is pronounced WARD.