Waail
Waail is a Muslim boy name of Arabic origin, meaning “One who seeks refuge with God”.
| Meaning | One who seeks refuge with God |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Written as | وائل |
| Pronunciation | WAH-eel |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Egypt, Levant, Gulf States |
Meaning and origin of Waail
Waail spells Wāʾil, an ancient Arabic name for someone who turns back or looks for shelter. Its root, w-ʾ-l, means to seek refuge. The doubled a marks the long vowel of the Arabic. The Companion Wāʾil ibn Ḥujr of Hadramawt carried it, and he passed on hadith describing how the Prophet ﷺ prayed. Today it is most often written Wael.
Is Waail a Muslim name?
Waail carries Islamic honour as the name of a Companion of the Prophet ﷺ, Wāʾil ibn Ḥujr.
How popular is Waail?
It is common across the Arab world, usually in the spelling Wael.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Waail mean?
Waail means 'One who seeks refuge with God'. It is of Arabic origin.
Is Waail a Muslim name?
Waail carries Islamic honour as the name of a Companion of the Prophet ﷺ, Wāʾil ibn Ḥujr.
How do you pronounce Waail?
Waail is pronounced WAH-eel.
Is Waail a boy or girl name?
Waail is usually a boy name.