Meaning
Warrior
Linguistic Origin
Arabic
Islamic Classification
General Muslim usage
Regional Usage
Worldwide Muslim usage
Global Spellings
Arabic
وقاص
Urdu
وقاص
Persian
وقاص
Turkish
Vakalar
Bengali
ওয়াকাস
Pashto
وقاص
If you are looking for a strong and significant name for your son, Waqas is a standout choice. Meaning 'Warrior', this name carries a weight of authority, courage, and leadership.
Pronounced as Waqas, it has a rhythmic flow that makes it memorable and distinct. It is an excellent choice for a modern Muslim family honoring tradition.
Waqas is tied to Sa'd ibn Abi Waqqas, one of the ten companions promised Paradise by the Prophet ﷺ, remembered as the commander at the Battle of Qadisiyyah.
Pronounced as Waqas, it has a rhythmic flow that makes it memorable and distinct. It is an excellent choice for a modern Muslim family honoring tradition.
Waqas is tied to Sa'd ibn Abi Waqqas, one of the ten companions promised Paradise by the Prophet ﷺ, remembered as the commander at the Battle of Qadisiyyah.
Reference Profile
Etymology
From the Arabic root و-ق-ص (w-q-ṣ, 'to break the neck (in battle)'). Sa'd ibn Abi Waqqas was one of the ten companions promised Paradise by the Prophet, and the general who led the pivotal Battle of al-Qadisiyyah against the Sasanian Empire.
Islamic Significance
Sad ibn Abi Waqqas was one of the ten companions promised Paradise and the commander at Qadisiyyah, and tradition names him the first to shoot an arrow for Islam.
Cultural / Regional Usage
Widely used across the Muslim world.