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.
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how do you pronounce Waleed?
wah-LEED
where does the name Waleed come from?
An Arabic masculine name meaning newborn child, also spelled al-Walid, Walid, Oualid or Velid.
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.
the history of Waleed
The Umayyad caliph al-Walid I, who built the Great Mosque of Damascus, bore the name.
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)
what are the nicknames and variants of Waleed?
Variants around the world
what names are similar to Waleed?
what names go well with Waleed?
Sibling names that share Waleed's rhythm and register without echoing it too closely.
quick answers about Waleed
What does the name Waleed mean?
Waleed means “newborn, one who is born”.
What is the origin of the name Waleed?
Waleed comes from the Arabic naming tradition. Related forms include Walid, al-Walid, Oualid and Velid.
How popular is the name Waleed?
Waleed has not ranked in the US top 1,000 in recent years, which makes it an uncommon choice.
Is Waleed a boy or girl name?
Waleed is primarily a boys' name.
How do you pronounce Waleed?
Waleed is pronounced wah-LEED, with 2 syllables.
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