Waleed
Waleed is a boys' name of Arabic origin meaning “newborn, one who is born.” Waleed simply and beautifully means 'newborn child,' celebrating the miracle of birth itself.
how do you pronounce Waleed?
wah-LEED
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what does Waleed mean?
The name Waleed means “newborn, one who is born.” It comes from the Arabic language tradition.
Waleed simply and beautifully means 'newborn child,' celebrating the miracle of birth itself. The name was borne by Walid ibn al-Mughira, a powerful Quraysh leader, and Caliph al-Walid I, under whom the Umayyad Caliphate reached its greatest territorial extent, making it a name of both tenderness and power.
who are famous people named Waleed?
- Prince Al-Waleed bin Talal (Saudi billionaire investor and philanthropist)
- Al-Walid I (Umayyad Caliph who built the Great Mosque of Damascus)
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Last reviewed April 30, 2026 · Curated by HushName editorial
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