Walid
Meaning of Walid
The name Walid, pronounced wah-LEED (/waˈliːd/), is of Arabic origin and is traditionally given to males. It means "newborn" or "newly born," symbolizing a fresh start and new beginnings. Variations of the name include Waleed and Walead. Over the years, the popularity of the name Walid in the United States has seen fluctuations, with its highest occurrence in recent years being 38 newborns named Walid in 2017, ranking it at 3066 for that year. The name has a rich cultural heritage and is often associated with historical figures in Islamic history, contributing to its enduring appeal among parents looking for a meaningful and culturally significant name for their baby boys.
Pronunciation
Arabic
- Pronunced as wah-LEED (/waˈliːd/)
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Notable People Named Walid
| Walid Phares is a Lebanese-born American scholar and conservative political pundit. |
| Walid Khalidi is a prominent Palestinian historian and co-founder of the Institute for Palestine Studies, known for his extensive writing on the Palestinian exodus. |
| Walid Ahmed Juffali, also known as Al-Walid bin Ahmed bin Abdullah bin Ibrahim Al Juffali, was a prominent Saudi Arabian businessman who served as the chairman of E. A. Juffali and Brothers and his own personal company "W Investments." |
| Walid Kamal Jumblatt is a prominent Lebanese Druze politician and former militia commander who has been leading the Progressive Socialist Party since 1977. |
| Walid Shoebat is a Palestinian American speaker and author known for his criticism of Islam and his controversial claims about his past as a PLO terrorist. |
| Walid Soliman Said Ebid is a retired Egyptian professional footballer known for his time playing as a winger and attacking midfielder for Al Ahly SC and the Egypt national team. |
| Walid al-Samaani - Dr. Walid bin Mohammed al-Samaani is a prominent jurist and administrator, currently serving as the Justice Minister in the Government of Saudi Arabia since his appointment in 2015. |
| Walid Fitaihi is a Saudi-American physician and motivational speaker who was arrested by Saudi authorities in 2017 and later released in 2019. |
| Walid al-Kubaisi was a Norwegian-Iraqi author, journalist, translator, film director, and government scholar known for his criticism of the alleged influence of the Muslim Brotherhood in Europe. |
| Walid Azaro is a Moroccan professional footballer known for his role as a striker for Ajman and the Moroccan national team. |
| Walid Iqbal is a Pakistani politician, lawyer, and law professor who serves as a member of the Senate of Pakistan from Punjab and as the Chairperson of the Senate Committee on Human Rights. |
| Walid Atta - Walid "Tatta" Atta is an Ethiopian footballer known for playing as a centre back for Hittarps IK. |
| Abdel Walid Yacoubou, also known as Tulu, is a Togolese footballer and defender currently playing for USL Championship side San Antonio FC. |
| Walid Soliman is a Tunisian writer, essayist, and translator. |
| Walid El Karti is a Moroccan professional footballer known for his role as an attacking midfielder for Pyramids FC. |
