Waleed
Waleed is a Muslim boy name of Arabic origin, meaning “Newborn child”.
| Meaning | Newborn child |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Written as | وليد |
| Pronunciation | wah-LEED |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Gulf 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.
Gifts with the name Waleed
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Spellings and variants of Waleed
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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.