Boy name
Wahid name meaning
“one, single”
Wahid is a masculine name of Arabic origin meaning one or single, from the word wāḥid. The related form Al-Wāḥid is also one of the divine names. Wachid and Wakhid are alternative spellings of Wahid, preserving its connection to the same Arabic source word.
What does Wahid mean?
One, single
In Indonesian: satu, tunggal
Origin and cultural usage of Wahid
From Arabic wāḥid, meaning one or single. Al-Wāḥid is also one of the divine names.
| Linguistic origin | Arabic |
|---|---|
| Naming tradition | Islamic |
| In Islamic history | Asma ul-Husna (99 Names of God) |
| Starts with | W · Wa |
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is commonly used says nothing certain about any one person’s ethnicity, religion or background.
Wahid in Islam and the Quran
Wahid does not appear as a name in the Quran, but its source word (واحد) does, for example in QS Al-Baqarah [2]: 163.
This describes the word and the name, not the religion of anyone who bears it.
Name combinations with Wahid
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Wahid, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
Wahid as a first name
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Wahid Daffa
Interpretation
May he become one defender who wards off danger.Meaning of each word
- Wahid: one, single
- Daffa: defender, repeller of harm
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Wahid Kausar
Interpretation
May he become one person who brings abundant goodness.Meaning of each word
- Wahid: one, single
- Kausar: abundant goodness
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Wahid Haikal
Interpretation
An image of one great building standing as a single whole.Meaning of each word
- Wahid: one, single
- Haikal: a large structure or bodily frame
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Wahid Nadhif
Interpretation
May he become one person who consistently maintains cleanliness.Meaning of each word
- Wahid: one, single
- Nadhif: clean and well kept
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Interpretation
May he become one person who studies deeply and keeps growing.Meaning of each word
- Wahid: one, single
- Bagir: one who delves into knowledge
- Zaidan: increase, abundant growth
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Wahid Raihan
Interpretation
An image of one fragrant plant giving off its distinctive scent.Meaning of each word
- Wahid: one, single
- Raihan: a fragrant aromatic plant
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Wahid Fauzul
Interpretation
May he become one person who achieves success and victory.Meaning of each word
- Wahid: one, single
- Fauzul: success, attainment of victory
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Wahid Faza
Interpretation
May he become one person who succeeds in achieving victory.Meaning of each word
- Wahid: one, single
- Faza: to win, succeed
Wahid as a middle name
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Interpretation
May he become one fortunate person arriving with the dawn.Meaning of each word
- Fajri: relating to dawn
- Wahid: one, single
- Ahza: more fortunate
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Interpretation
May he become one fortunate person filled with willing acceptance.Meaning of each word
- Rezha: willing acceptance or contentment
- Wahid: one, single
- Aiman: fortunate, blessed; on the right
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Interpretation
May he become one person who achieves victory and bestows honor.Meaning of each word
- Fathi: associated with opening or victory
- Wahid: one, single
- Muiz: one who bestows honor
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Interpretation
May he become one joyful person who brings light.Meaning of each word
- Farhan: joyful, delighted
- Wahid: one, single
- Nuryaman: light
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Interpretation
May he become one truthful person who accepts things willingly.Meaning of each word
- Ridho: contentment, willing acceptance
- Wahid: one, single
- Shidqi: truthful, committed to honesty
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Interpretation
May he become one purehearted person living in harmony and prosperity.Meaning of each word
- Rafa: harmony and well-being
- Wahid: one, single
- Shofa: clarity, purity of heart
Wahid as a last name
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Rokib Wahid
Interpretation
May he become one guardian who remains watchful in his oversight.Meaning of each word
- Rokib: watcher, vigilant guardian
- Wahid: one, single
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Habibi Wahid
Interpretation
An image of one beloved person who is dearly loved.Meaning of each word
- Habibi: my beloved, my dear
- Wahid: one, single
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Interpretation
May he become one purehearted person with patience and forbearance.Meaning of each word
- Shofa: clarity, purity of heart
- Hilmi: patient and forbearing
- Wahid: one, single
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Interpretation
May he become one person of high standing who achieves victory.Meaning of each word
- Alwan: high, elevated in rank
- Fathi: associated with opening or victory
- Wahid: one, single
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Interpretation
May he become one soldier filled with happiness and joy.Meaning of each word
- Farhan: joyful, delighted
- Askari: soldier or serviceman
- Wahid: one, single
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Shofa Wahid
Interpretation
May he become one person with clarity and purity of heart.Meaning of each word
- Shofa: clarity, purity of heart
- Wahid: one, single
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How to pronounce Wahid
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /wahid/ |
| Arabic script | واحد |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦮꦲꦶꦢ꧀ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮝᮠᮤᮓ᮪ |
Is Wahid a boy’s name?
Yes, Wahid is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 85% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Wahid ranks #185 among boy names in our data sample (95 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
The same name in other spellings (for example old and new Indonesian spelling):
Names that sound like Wahid
- Wahib♂One who gives generously
- Wahidi♂Associated with the one
- Walid♂A newly born child
- Wahyu♂♀Divine message or inspiration
- Wahab♂One who gives abundantly
- Wahidin♂One, single
- Waris♂Recipient of an inheritance
- Wali♂Protector, close ally
- Wasis♂Intelligent and skilled
- Wafi♂Faithful
- Wari♂♀Water
- Warih♂♀Water, liquid
Famous people named Wahid
- Wahid Hasjim · b. 1914
- Wahid Chan · b. 1921
- A. Wahid Tuhulelu
- Abd Wahid · b. 1964
- Abd. Wahid Hasyimi · b. 1956
- Abd. Wahid Yahya Mardani · b. 1968
- Kh. A. Wahid Zamas · b. 1954
- Kh. Abd. Wahid Dmt
- M Abd Wahid · b. 1957
- Tgh. Wahid Syahril · b. 1973
- Wahid Firmansyah · b. 2001
- Wahid Hasim · b. 1996
FAQ about the name Wahid
What is the meaning of Wahid?
Wahid means one, single. From Arabic wāḥid, meaning one or single. Al-Wāḥid is also one of the divine names.
Is Wahid a boy’s name?
Yes, Wahid is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 85% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Wahid?
Wahid is of Arabic origin.
Is the name Wahid in the Quran?
Wahid does not appear as a name in the Quran, but its source word (واحد) does, for example in QS Al-Baqarah [2]: 163.
How many syllables does Wahid have?
Wahid has 2 syllables (Wa-hid) and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Wahid?
Wahid ranks #185 among boy names in our data sample (95 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What are other spellings of Wahid?
Other spellings: Wachid, Wakhid.
What full names go well with Wahid?
Some ideas: Wahid Daffa; Fajri Wahid Ahza; Rokib Wahid.
Famous people named Wahid?
Notable people named Wahid include Wahid Hasjim, Wahid Chan, A. Wahid Tuhulelu.
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