Widad
Widad first appears in US records in 0. It peaked in 2015, when 7 girls were given the name.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Is Widad popular?
Declining Widad is given less often than it was a decade ago, well below its 2015 peak.
| 2010s | 7 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 11 |
Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.
What does Widad mean?
From the Arabic widad (وداد) 'love, affection, friendship', from the root wadda 'to love' (also seen in the divine name al-Wadud). Attested as 'love' in standard Arabic lexicography; Wedad is a variant transcription.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Widad mean?
Widad means Love. From the Arabic widad (وداد) 'love, affection, friendship', from the root wadda 'to love' (also seen in the divine name al-Wadud). Attested as 'love' in standard Arabic lexicography; Wedad is a variant transcription.
What is the origin of the name Widad?
Widad is of arabic origin.
How do you pronounce Widad?
Widad is pronounced “wi-DAHD.”
Is Widad a boy or a girl name?
Widad is most commonly used as a girl name.
Is Widad a popular name right now?
Widad is given less often than it was a decade ago, well below its 2015 peak.
When was the name Widad most popular?
Widad was most popular in 2015, when about 7 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.
What names are similar to Widad?
Names similar to Widad include Hoor, In’am, Shula, Wafa, Nabiha.
What names go well with Widad?
arabic names that pair well with Widad include Adam, Layla, Aaliyah, Malik, Amir.