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Wahid

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Meaning

One

Linguistic Origin

Arabic

Islamic Classification

Quranic

Regional Usage

Southeast Asia

Global Spellings

Arabic وحيد
Urdu واحد
Persian وحید
Turkish Vahid
Bengali ওয়াহিদ
Pashto وحید

Alternate Spellings

The name Wahid is a classic masculine title rooted in Indonesian tradition. The name holds the profound meaning of 'One', reflecting qualities that parents often wish to bestow upon their child.

Pronounced as Wahid, it has a rhythmic flow that makes it memorable and distinct. It is an excellent choice for a modern Muslim family honoring tradition.

Wahid comes from the Arabic root w-h-d, meaning "to be one" or "singular." It is translated as "one," closely related to Al-Ahad, one of the ninety-nine names of Allah.

Reference Profile

Etymology

From the Arabic wahid, 'one, unique' - Al-Wahid is one of the 99 Names of Allah; borne by President Abdurrahman Wahid.

Quranic Connection

Al-Wahid, the One, opens the declaration that God is the One, the Prevailing (39:4).

Cultural / Regional Usage

Widely used across Indonesian Muslim communities.