Wasilah
Wasilah is a Muslim girl name meaning “Means of drawing near”.
| Meaning | Means of drawing near |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Arabic spelling | وسيلة |
| Pronunciation | wa-SEE-lah |
| Arabic root | و س ل (w-s-l) — means, approach |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Wasilah
Wasilah is a spelling of Wasīla, 'a means of approach', especially a means of drawing near to God. In hadith al-Wasīla is also the name of a lofty station in Paradise that believers ask God to grant the Prophet ﷺ in the supplication after the call to prayer. Wassila is a common Maghrebi spelling.
Is Wasilah a Muslim name?
Yes. Wasilah is an Arabic Muslim name meaning 'a means of nearness to God'.
Is Wasilah in the Quran?
The word appears in 'O you who believe, fear God and seek the means (al-wasīla) to Him' (Quran 5:35).
Where is the name Wasilah used?
Used in North Africa and Southeast Asia.
Gifts with the name Wasilah
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Spellings and variants of Wasilah
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Wasilah mean?
Wasilah means 'Means of drawing near'. It comes from Arabic.
Is Wasilah a Muslim name?
Yes. Wasilah is an Arabic Muslim name meaning 'a means of nearness to God'.
How do you write Wasilah in Arabic?
Wasilah is written وسيلة in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Wasilah?
Wasilah is pronounced wa-SEE-lah.
Is Wasilah mentioned in the Quran?
The word appears in 'O you who believe, fear God and seek the means (al-wasīla) to Him' (Quran 5:35).