Waleed
Meaning of Waleed
The name Waleed is of Arabic origin, meaning "newborn" or "newly born." Pronounced as wah-LEED (/wɑˈliːd/), this name carries a sense of freshness and new beginnings. It is a popular choice in many Arabic-speaking countries and among Muslim communities worldwide. The variation "Walid" is also commonly used. In the United States, Waleed has maintained a steady presence over the years, with occurrences ranging from 5 to 57 newborns annually since the mid-1960s. While not among the most common names, its unique cultural significance and melodic pronunciation make it an appealing choice for parents seeking a meaningful name with rich heritage.
Pronunciation
Arabic
- Pronunced as wah-LEED (/wɑˈliːd/)
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Notable People Named Waleed
| Waleed Sami Abulkhair is a Saudi Arabian lawyer and human rights activist who was sentenced to 15 years in prison for his activism and is currently incarcerated in Dhahban Central Prison in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. |
| Waleed Aly is a versatile Australian television presenter, journalist, academic, and lawyer. |
| Waleed Zuaiter - Waleed F. Zuaiter is an Arab-American actor and producer known for his work in on-stage productions and film and television, including his role as producer and co-star of the Oscar-nominated film "Omar" (2013). |
| Waleed Howrani is a Lebanese-American composer and pianist known for his international upbringing and musical education in Moscow. |
| Waleed Ahmed is a Pakistani cricketer known for his impressive performance as the leading wicket-taker for Karachi Whites in the 2018–19 Quaid-e-Azam One Day Cup. |
| Waleed Abdulwahab Al-Ahmed is a Saudi Arabian professional footballer known for his role as a defender for Al-Taawoun and the Saudi Arabia national team. |
| Waleed Abdullah Ameir Al-Saadi, also known as Waleed Al-Saadi, is a well-known Omani footballer and the current assistant coach for Oman. |
| Waleed Ali is a Kuwaiti footballer known for his role as a midfielder for the Kuwait Premier League club Al Kuwait. |
| Waleed Khalid is an Emirati footballer known for his skills as a winger. |
| Waleed Yaqub is a Pakistani cricket umpire known for officiating in domestic matches. |
| Waleed Ahmed Hassan Al-Mazam is a prominent Emirati footballer known for his role as a winger in the Arabian Gulf League, Arabian Gulf Cup, and President's Cup in the UAE. |
| Waleed Ibrahim is a Qatari footballer who participated in the men's tournament at the 1992 Summer Olympics. |
| Waleed Bahar Mousa is an Iraqi defender who currently plays for Jordanian club Al-Jazeera and has represented the Iraq national football team. |
| Waleed Siraj is a Sudanese professional footballer known for his role as a defender on the Sudan national football team. |
| Waleed Saleh is a Qatari footballer who currently plays for Muaither. |
