Widad
Widad is a Muslim girl name of Arabic origin, meaning “Love, affection, friendship”.
| Meaning | Love, affection, friendship |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Written as | وداد |
| Pronunciation | wi-DAAD |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Morocco, Iraq, Levant, Egypt |
Meaning and origin of Widad
Widad stands for love and for a friendship that is true and lasts a lifetime. It comes from the root w-d-d, which also gives al-Wadud, the Loving, a name of God. Girls across the Arab world carry it. Moroccans often write it Ouidad, and Casablanca's well-known football club, Wydad, takes its title from this word. Widaad is another spelling, popular among Somali families, and Wedad is common in Egypt.
Is Widad a Muslim name?
Widad is a Muslim girl's name rooted in the word for love, as in 'The Most Merciful will appoint for them affection (wuddā)' (Quran 19:96).
How popular is Widad?
Families throughout the Arab world use it, especially in the Levant, Iraq and Morocco.
Gifts with the name Widad
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- Muslim baby gifts & books (Amazon)
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Spellings and variants of Widad
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Widad mean?
Widad means 'Love, affection, friendship'. It is of Arabic origin.
Is Widad a Muslim name?
Widad is a Muslim girl's name rooted in the word for love, as in 'The Most Merciful will appoint for them affection (wuddā)' (Quran 19:96).
How do you pronounce Widad?
Widad is pronounced wi-DAAD.
Is Widad a boy or girl name?
Widad is usually a girl name.