Wasilat
Wasilat is a Muslim girl name meaning “Means of drawing near (to God)”.
| Meaning | Means of drawing near (to God) |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Yoruba form of Arabic Wasīla |
| Arabic spelling | وسيلة |
| Pronunciation | wah-SEE-laht |
| Arabic root | و س ل (w-s-l) — to seek nearness |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Wasilat
Wasilat is the Yoruba form of Wasīla, 'a means of approach' or 'that which brings one near'. In Islamic usage al-wasīla is also a high station in Paradise that Muslims ask God to grant the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ after the call to prayer. The feminine ending is kept as -at.
Is Wasilat a Muslim name?
Yes. Wasilat is a Muslim name, the Yoruba form of Wasīla, a Quranic word for the means of drawing near to God.
Is Wasilat in the Quran?
The word appears in 'O you who believe, fear Allah and seek the means (al-wasīla) to Him' (Quran 5:35).
Where is the name Wasilat used?
Used among Yoruba Muslims in south-western Nigeria.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Wasilat mean?
Wasilat means 'Means of drawing near (to God)'. It comes from Yoruba form of Arabic Wasīla.
Is Wasilat a Muslim name?
Yes. Wasilat is a Muslim name, the Yoruba form of Wasīla, a Quranic word for the means of drawing near to God.
How do you write Wasilat in Arabic?
Wasilat is written وسيلة in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Wasilat?
Wasilat is pronounced wah-SEE-laht.
Is Wasilat mentioned in the Quran?
The word appears in 'O you who believe, fear Allah and seek the means (al-wasīla) to Him' (Quran 5:35).