Walid
In Arabic: وَلِيد
Walid means a newborn; it also carries the sense of good upbringing and hopeful beginnings.
وَلِيد: المولودُ الحديث، ويُراد به أيضًا حُسنُ النشأة وبِداياتٌ فيها أمل.
- Boy name
- Heritage
- Longer
- Strong sound
- Rare
- Pan-Arab
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As a child
Called at home
وَلِيد, come here sweetheart — dinner's ready.
As an adult
Professional intro
Pleased to meet you, I'm وَلِيد.
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Questions parents ask
- What does the name Walid mean?
- Walid means a newborn; it also carries the sense of good upbringing and hopeful beginnings.
- Is Walid a boy or a girl name?
- Walid is a boy name.
- How is Walid written in English?
- Walid in Arabic: وَلِيد.
- Does Walid fit the father's name?
- Fit depends on the father or family name. Enter it in “Try the name now” on this page and we score the transition, length balance, and cadence.