واثق

Wathiq

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Wathiq is a Muslim boy name meaning “Confident, trusting, firm”.

MeaningConfident, trusting, firm
GenderBoy
OriginArabic
Arabic spellingواثق
PronunciationWAA-thiq
Arabic rootو ث ق (w-th-q) — to trust, be firm
Muslim name?Islamic / Arabic name

Meaning and origin of Wathiq

Wathiq (Wāthiq) means confident, trusting or certain. The Abbasid caliph al-Wathiq bi-Allah, whose title means 'one who trusts in God', bore the name. It is used in Iraq and the Gulf and suggests firm faith and self-assurance.

Is Wathiq a Muslim name?

Yes. Wathiq is a Muslim name of Arabic origin meaning one who trusts.

Is Wathiq in the Quran?

Its root appears in the Quran: 'has grasped the most trustworthy handhold (al-ʿurwa al-wuthqā)' (Quran 2:256).

Where is the name Wathiq used?

Used in Iraq and the Gulf; Wasiq in Pakistan.

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Spellings and variants of Wathiq

WathikWasiq

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Wathiq mean?

Wathiq means 'Confident, trusting, firm'. It comes from Arabic.

Is Wathiq a Muslim name?

Yes. Wathiq is a Muslim name of Arabic origin meaning one who trusts.

How do you write Wathiq in Arabic?

Wathiq is written واثق in Arabic script.

How do you pronounce Wathiq?

Wathiq is pronounced WAA-thiq.

Is Wathiq mentioned in the Quran?

Its root appears in the Quran: 'has grasped the most trustworthy handhold (al-ʿurwa al-wuthqā)' (Quran 2:256).

Updated October 2026 · Researched by the Modern Muslim Names team. Spotted a mistake? Let us know.