Widad
Widad is a Muslim girl name meaning “Love, affection, friendship”.
| Meaning | Love, affection, friendship |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Arabic spelling | وداد |
| Pronunciation | wi-DAAD |
| Arabic root | و د د (w-d-d) — to love |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Widad
Widad means love, affection and friendship that is sincere and lasting. It shares its root with al-Wadūd, the Loving, one of the ninety-nine names of God. The name is used throughout the Arab world; in Morocco it is often written Ouidad, and the famous Casablanca football club Wydad takes its name from the same word.
Is Widad a Muslim name?
Yes. Widad is a Muslim girl's name of Arabic origin meaning love and affection.
Is Widad in the Quran?
The root appears in 'The Most Merciful will appoint for them affection (wuddā)' (Quran 19:96).
Where is the name Widad used?
Used across the Arab world, especially in Morocco, Iraq and the Levant.
Gifts with the name Widad
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Spellings and variants of Widad
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Widad mean?
Widad means 'Love, affection, friendship'. It comes from Arabic.
Is Widad a Muslim name?
Yes. Widad is a Muslim girl's name of Arabic origin meaning love and affection.
How do you write Widad in Arabic?
Widad is written وداد in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Widad?
Widad is pronounced wi-DAAD.
Is Widad mentioned in the Quran?
The root appears in 'The Most Merciful will appoint for them affection (wuddā)' (Quran 19:96).