وليد

Waleed

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Waleed is a Muslim boy name of Arabic origin, meaning “Newborn child”.

MeaningNewborn child
GenderBoy
OriginArabic
Written asوليد
Pronunciationwah-LEED
TraditionMuslim
Used inGulf States, Egypt, Levant, Pakistan

Meaning and origin of Waleed

Waleed means a newborn baby. It comes from the root w-l-d, to give birth. The name has a long history in Islam. Al-Walid ibn al-Walid, a brother of the general Khalid ibn al-Walid, became a Muslim. Later, the Umayyad ruler al-Walid I ordered the construction of the famous Umayyad Mosque in Damascus. Today Waleed is still among the best-loved names for Arab boys.

Is Waleed a Muslim name?

Waleed is an old Arabic name with a long and settled place among Muslims.

How popular is Waleed?

It is popular across the Arab world and South Asia.

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Spellings and variants of Waleed

WalidWaleadVelid

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Waleed mean?

Waleed means 'Newborn child'. It is of Arabic origin.

Is Waleed a Muslim name?

Waleed is an old Arabic name with a long and settled place among Muslims.

How do you pronounce Waleed?

Waleed is pronounced wah-LEED.

Is Waleed a boy or girl name?

Waleed is usually a boy name.

Updated October 2026. Spotted a mistake? Tell us.