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Wajih-Ullah

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Meaning

Face of God (Direction)

Linguistic Origin

Arabic

Islamic Classification

General Muslim usage

Regional Usage

South Asia

Global Spellings

Arabic وجيه الله
Urdu وجیہہ اللہ
Persian وجیه الله
Bengali ওয়াজিহ-উল্লাহ
Pashto وجیه الله

Alternate Spellings

If you are looking for a strong and significant name for your son, Wajih-Ullah is a standout choice. It carries a divine connection, translating essentially to 'Face of God (Direction)'. This bestows a sense of spiritual protection upon the bearer.

In Arabic culture, names are more than labels; they are prayers. Wajih-Ullah is widely respected for its positive connotations. It is an excellent choice for a modern Muslim family honoring tradition.

Wajih-Ullah is a compound of "wajih" (from the root w-j-h, "face") and "Allah," meaning "face of God," in the sense of direction or devotion toward Allah.

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Etymology

A compound of wajih ('distinguished') and Allah. Wajih-Ullah means 'distinguished by God.'

Islamic Significance

Guidance is the request the Quran opens with: guide us to the straight path (1:6).

Cultural / Regional Usage

Used across South Asian Muslim communities.