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Vedat

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Meaning

Love; Friendship

Linguistic Origin

Arabic

Islamic Classification

General Muslim usage

Regional Usage

Turkey

Global Spellings

Arabic فيدات
Urdu ویدات
Persian ودات
Bengali বেদাত
Indonesian Weda
Pashto ویدات
If you are looking for a strong and significant name for your son, Vedat is a standout choice. The name holds the profound meaning of 'Love; Friendship', reflecting qualities that parents often wish to bestow upon their child.

While popular in Turkish/Arabic regions, Vedat has a modern appeal that transcends borders. It is an excellent choice for a modern Muslim family honoring tradition.

Vedat, a Turkish rendering, comes from the same Arabic root w-d-d as Widad, meaning "affection."

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Etymology

From the Arabic wadad ('love, friendship') in Turkish form.

Islamic Significance

Affection is named in the Quran as something placed rather than achieved: he created for you mates, and placed between you affection and mercy (30:21).

Cultural / Regional Usage

Widely used across Turkish-influenced Muslim communities.