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Walid

/wa-LEED/Fulani & Hausa & Swahili & Wolof · a boy’s name

“Newborn child; a fresh beginning”

In Fulani

How to say it
wa-LEED
Given to
Boys
Used in
Nigeria, Senegal, Guinea, Mali
How common
uncommon · also a surname

Every way to write it

The name & its alternative spellings

WalidWaleed

From the same family

01Wali“A protector, guardian, or friend of God”Fulanimale→︎

In Hausa

How to say it
wah-LEED
Given to
Boys
Used in
Nigeria, Niger
How common
uncommon
For a girl
Walida

From the same family

01Wali“A loyal friend, protector, and person close to God; Arabic-derived.”Hausamale→︎02Walida“A cherished daughter, associated with motherhood and the gift of new life; Arabic-derived.”Hausafemale→︎03Waliyya“A cherished friend and woman of protection and closeness to God; Arabic-derived.”Hausafemale→︎

In Swahili

How to say it
wah-LEED
Given to
Boys
Used in
Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda
How common
common

Every way to write it

The name & its alternative spellings

WalidWaleed

From the same family

01Wali“A protective friend and faithful guardian”Swahilimale→︎

In Wolof

How to say it
wah-LEED
Given to
Boys
Used in
Senegal, Gambia
How common
uncommon