Walid
وليد
/ wah-LEED /
- Gender
- Boy
- Origin
- 🇱🇾 Libya
- Religion
- Islam
- First Seen
- —
- Trait
- Traditional
Meaning & Etymology
Newborn, son
Newborn, son
Etymology
Derived from the Arabic root w-l-d (to give birth, to beget).
Linguistic family: Afro-Asiatic > Semitic > West Semitic > Central Semitic > Arabic
Cultural context
Walid is a common name in Libya and across the Arab world, reflecting the importance of lineage and family in Arab culture. It is often given to signify the birth of a son.
Symbolism
The name symbolises the continuation of family lineage and the hope for a prosperous future for the newborn.