Widaad
Widaad is a Muslim girl name meaning “Love, deep affection, friendship”.
| Meaning | Love, deep affection, friendship |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Arabic spelling | وداد |
| Pronunciation | wi-DAAD |
| Arabic root | و د د (w-d-d) — to love, to have affection |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Widaad
Widaad is a spelling of Widād, meaning love, warm affection and close friendship. The doubled vowel reflects the long ā sound. The root w-d-d also gives al-Wadūd, the Most Loving, one of the names of God. The spelling Widaad is especially common among Somali and South African Muslim families.
Is Widaad a Muslim name?
Yes. Widaad is a Muslim name of Arabic origin meaning love and affection.
Is Widaad in the Quran?
The root appears in 'The Most Merciful will appoint for them affection (wuddā)' (Quran 19:96).
Where is the name Widaad used?
Common in Somalia and among Somali families abroad, and in the Arab world as Widad.
Gifts with the name Widaad
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Widaad mean?
Widaad means 'Love, deep affection, friendship'. It comes from Arabic.
Is Widaad a Muslim name?
Yes. Widaad is a Muslim name of Arabic origin meaning love and affection.
How do you write Widaad in Arabic?
Widaad is written وداد in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Widaad?
Widaad is pronounced wi-DAAD.
Is Widaad mentioned in the Quran?
The root appears in 'The Most Merciful will appoint for them affection (wuddā)' (Quran 19:96).