Boy name
Wadud name meaning
“deeply loving”
Wadud is a masculine name of Arabic origin meaning “deeply loving”. It comes from wadūd, an Arabic word meaning “loving” or “affectionate”. The related form Al-Wadūd is also one of the divine names in Islam, providing another established use of the source word.
What does Wadud mean?
Origin and cultural usage of Wadud
From Arabic wadūd, meaning loving or affectionate. Al-Wadūd is also one of the divine names in Islam.
| Linguistic origin | Arabic |
|---|---|
| Naming tradition | Islamic |
| In Islamic history | Asma ul-Husna (99 Names of God) |
| Starts with | W · Wa |
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Wadud in Islam and the Quran
Wadud does not appear as a name in the Quran, but its source word (ودود) does, for example in QS Hud [11]: 90.
This describes the word and the name, not the religion of anyone who bears it.
How to pronounce Wadud
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /wadud/ |
| Arabic script | ودود |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦮꦢꦸꦢ꧀ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮝᮓᮥᮓ᮪ |
Is Wadud a boy’s name?
Yes, Wadud is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Wadud ranks #5,189 among boy names in our data sample (1 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Wadud
Names with related meanings
- Aziz♂Mighty, esteemed, dearly loved
- Sutrisno♂Good or noble affection
- Azis♂Mighty, esteemed, dearly loved
- David♂Beloved, dearly loved
- Daud♂The beloved one
- Supriyanto♂Deeply beloved
- Anas♂Companionship, friendly ease
- Supriyadi♂Possibly dearly loved and excellent
- Asmara♂♀Love and romantic desire
- Darwin♂Dear friend
- Priyono♂Beloved, cherished
- Sutisna♂Good affection, loving
FAQ about the name Wadud
What is the meaning of Wadud?
Wadud means deeply loving. From Arabic wadūd, meaning loving or affectionate. Al-Wadūd is also one of the divine names in Islam.
Is Wadud a boy’s name?
Yes, Wadud is used mostly as a boy’s name.
What is the origin of the name Wadud?
Wadud is of Arabic origin.
Is the name Wadud in the Quran?
Wadud does not appear as a name in the Quran, but its source word (ودود) does, for example in QS Hud [11]: 90.
How many syllables does Wadud have?
Wadud has 2 syllables (Wa-dud) and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Wadud?
Wadud ranks #5,189 among boy names in our data sample (1 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
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