Wasiu
Wasiu is a Muslim boy name meaning “All-Encompassing (short for ʿAbd al-Wāsiʿ)”.
| Meaning | All-Encompassing (short for ʿAbd al-Wāsiʿ) |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Arabic, Yoruba form |
| Arabic spelling | واسع |
| Pronunciation | WAH-see-oo |
| Arabic root | و س ع (w-s-ʿ) — vastness |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Wasiu
Wasiu is the Yoruba short form of ʿAbd al-Wāsiʿ, 'servant of the All-Encompassing'. Yoruba drops the final ʿayn and adds -u. The Fuji musician Wasiu Ayinde Marshal (K1 De Ultimate) has made it one of the best-known Yoruba Muslim names.
Is Wasiu a Muslim name?
Yes. Wasiu is the Yoruba form of Abdul Wasi, from al-Wasi, a name of God.
Is Wasiu in the Quran?
'Indeed, Allah is all-Encompassing (Wāsiʿ) and Knowing' (Quran 2:115).
Where is the name Wasiu used?
Very common among Yoruba Muslims in south-western Nigeria.
Gifts with the name Wasiu
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Wasiu mean?
Wasiu means 'All-Encompassing (short for ʿAbd al-Wāsiʿ)'. It comes from Arabic, Yoruba form.
Is Wasiu a Muslim name?
Yes. Wasiu is the Yoruba form of Abdul Wasi, from al-Wasi, a name of God.
How do you write Wasiu in Arabic?
Wasiu is written واسع in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Wasiu?
Wasiu is pronounced WAH-see-oo.
Is Wasiu mentioned in the Quran?
'Indeed, Allah is all-Encompassing (Wāsiʿ) and Knowing' (Quran 2:115).