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Wakil

/wah-KEEL/

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Meaning

Trustee

Linguistic Origin

Arabic

Islamic Classification

Quranic Attribute of Allah

Regional Usage

Worldwide Muslim usage

Global Spellings

Arabic وكيل
Urdu وکیل
Persian وکیل
Turkish Vekil
Bengali ওয়াকিল
Pashto وکيل

Alternate Spellings

For parents seeking a noble identity for their baby boy, Wakil offers deep spiritual resonance. The name holds the profound meaning of 'Trustee', reflecting qualities that parents often wish to bestow upon their child.

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

Wakil comes from the Arabic root w-k-l, meaning "to entrust" or "to appoint as an agent." Al-Wakil (The Trustee, The Disposer of Affairs) is one of the ninety-nine names of Allah.

Reference Profile

Etymology

From the Arabic root و-ك-ل (w-k-l, 'to entrust'). Wakil means 'trustee, one relied upon.'

Islamic Significance

Al-Wakil is traditionally counted among the 99 Names of Allah.

Quranic Connection

Appears as a divine attribute in verses including 3:173.

Cultural / Regional Usage

Used across the Muslim world.