Waheed
Waheed is a Muslim boy name of Arabic origin, meaning “Unique, without equal”.
| Meaning | Unique, without equal |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Written as | وحيد |
| Pronunciation | wah-HEED |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Pakistan, India, Egypt, Gulf States |
Meaning and origin of Waheed
Waheed means one of a kind, someone without a match. It comes from the root w-h-d, about oneness and being unique. The name is very widespread in Pakistan and India, where it is often part of a longer compound, for example Abdul Waheed. Persian and Bosnian speakers say it as Vahid. The doubled 'ee' simply shows the long vowel of the Arabic Wahid.
Is Waheed a Muslim name?
Waheed is an Arabic boy's name used by Muslims, carrying the meaning of uniqueness.
How popular is Waheed?
It is very common in Pakistan and India, and found across the Arab world.
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Spellings and variants of Waheed
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Waheed mean?
Waheed means 'Unique, without equal'. It is of Arabic origin.
Is Waheed a Muslim name?
Waheed is an Arabic boy's name used by Muslims, carrying the meaning of uniqueness.
How do you pronounce Waheed?
Waheed is pronounced wah-HEED.
Is Waheed a boy or girl name?
Waheed is usually a boy name.