Girl name
Widad name meaning
“sincere affection”
Widad is a feminine name of Arabic origin meaning “sincere affection”. Its source word is widād, an Arabic word for love or affection. The name’s meaning draws on that expression of affection, with love and fondness conveying the sense of its source word.
What does Widad mean?
Origin and cultural usage of Widad
From Arabic widād, a word for love or affection.
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is commonly used says nothing certain about any one person’s ethnicity, religion or background.
Widad in Islam and the Quran
Widad does not appear in the Quran, either as a name or as a word.
This describes the word and the name, not the religion of anyone who bears it.
How to pronounce Widad
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /widad/ |
| Arabic script | وداد |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦮꦶꦢꦢ꧀ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮝᮤᮓᮓ᮪ |
Is Widad a girl’s name?
Yes, Widad is used mostly as a girl’s name. See all girl names.
Widad ranks #2,806 among girl 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 Widad
Names with related meanings
- Ningsih♀Affection, loving care
- Nuraini♀Light of my eye
- Ratih♀Love, delight
- Azizah♀Esteemed, cherished, strong
- Aini♀My eye, my darling
- Amanda♀Worthy of being loved
- Rahmah♀Mercy, loving compassion
- Asmara♂♀Love and romantic desire
- Dinda♀Beloved younger sibling
- Asih♀Affection and caring
- Ulfa♀Affection and closeness
- Kurniasih♀A gift and affection
Famous people named Widad
- Widad Nur Rosyidah · b. 2000
FAQ about the name Widad
What is the meaning of Widad?
Widad means sincere affection. From Arabic widād, a word for love or affection.
Is Widad a girl’s name?
Yes, Widad is used mostly as a girl’s name.
What is the origin of the name Widad?
Widad is of Arabic origin.
Is the name Widad in the Quran?
Widad does not appear in the Quran, either as a name or as a word.
How many syllables does Widad have?
Widad has 2 syllables (Wi-dad) and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Widad?
Widad ranks #2,806 among girl names in our data sample (1 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Famous people named Widad?
Notable people named Widad include Widad Nur Rosyidah.
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