Waseela
Waseela is a Muslim girl name of Arabic origin, meaning “A means of drawing near”.
| Meaning | A means of drawing near |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Written as | وسيلة |
| Pronunciation | wah-SEE-lah |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Pakistan, India, North Africa |
Meaning and origin of Waseela
Waseela comes from wasila, a way or means of drawing close to something, above all to God. Muslims also know al-Wasila as a lofty station in Paradise, which they pray will be given to the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ each time they answer the adhan. As a girl's name it is found in South Asia and in the Maghreb, where Wassila is a common spelling.
Is Waseela a Muslim name?
Waseela has a direct Quranic and devotional background, appearing in 'O you who believe, fear Allah and seek the means (al-wasīla) of nearness to Him' (Quran 5:35).
How popular is Waseela?
South Asian and North African Muslim families use it.
Gifts with the name Waseela
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- Muslim baby gifts & books (Amazon)
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Spellings and variants of Waseela
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Waseela mean?
Waseela means 'A means of drawing near'. It is of Arabic origin.
Is Waseela a Muslim name?
Waseela has a direct Quranic and devotional background, appearing in 'O you who believe, fear Allah and seek the means (al-wasīla) of nearness to Him' (Quran 5:35).
How do you pronounce Waseela?
Waseela is pronounced wah-SEE-lah.
Is Waseela a boy or girl name?
Waseela is usually a girl name.