Fawad
Fawad is a Muslim boy name of Arabic, South Asian spelling origin, meaning “Heart”.
| Meaning | Heart |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Arabic, South Asian spelling |
| Written as | فؤاد |
| Pronunciation | fuh-WAHD |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Pakistan, Afghanistan, India |
Meaning and origin of Fawad
Fawad is the spelling of the Arabic name Fuad that is usual in Pakistan and Afghanistan. Its meaning is heart, understood as the inner heart where feeling and understanding live, as the Quran uses the word. The shift from u to a in the first syllable mirrors how Urdu and Pashto speakers say it. The Pakistani actor Fawad Khan is one of its best-known bearers today.
Is Fawad a Muslim name?
Fawad is the South Asian form of Fuad, meaning heart. The word fuʾād appears in 'Indeed, the hearing, the sight and the heart (al-fuʾād) — all of these will be questioned' (Quran 17:36).
How popular is Fawad?
Fawad is widely used in Pakistan and Afghanistan and among their communities abroad.
Gifts with the name Fawad
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- Muslim baby gifts & books (Amazon)
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Spellings and variants of Fawad
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Fawad mean?
Fawad means 'Heart'. It is of Arabic, South Asian spelling origin.
Is Fawad a Muslim name?
Fawad is the South Asian form of Fuad, meaning heart. The word fuʾād appears in 'Indeed, the hearing, the sight and the heart (al-fuʾād) — all of these will be questioned' (Quran 17:36).
How do you pronounce Fawad?
Fawad is pronounced fuh-WAHD.
Is Fawad a boy or girl name?
Fawad is usually a boy name.