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Wadood

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Wadood is a Muslim boy name of Arabic origin, meaning “The Most Loving”.

MeaningThe Most Loving
GenderBoy
OriginArabic
Written asودود
Pronunciationwah-DOOD
TraditionMuslim
Used inPakistan, India, Bangladesh

Meaning and origin of Wadood

Wadood is drawn from al-Wadud, one of the divine names, which means the One who is most loving. Its root, w-d-d, is the ordinary Arabic word for love and affection. Because the bare form belongs to God, families usually name a boy Abdul Wadood, servant of the Most Loving, and Wadood on its own tends to be a short way of saying that fuller name. It is heard most in South Asia.

Is Wadood a Muslim name?

As Wadood is a name of Allah, many scholars advise using Abdul Wadood for a boy; the divine name appears in the verse 'And He is the Forgiving, the Most Loving' (Quran 85:14).

How popular is Wadood?

South Asian families use it most, nearly always in the form Abdul Wadood.

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Spellings and variants of Wadood

Abdul WadoodWadudAbdel Wadoud

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Wadood mean?

Wadood means 'The Most Loving'. It is of Arabic origin.

Is Wadood a Muslim name?

As Wadood is a name of Allah, many scholars advise using Abdul Wadood for a boy; the divine name appears in the verse 'And He is the Forgiving, the Most Loving' (Quran 85:14).

How do you pronounce Wadood?

Wadood is pronounced wah-DOOD.

Is Wadood a boy or girl name?

Wadood is usually a boy name.

Updated October 2026. Spotted a mistake? Tell us.