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Wasi

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Meaning

Broad-minded or expansive

Linguistic Origin

Arabic

Islamic Classification

Quranic

Regional Usage

Worldwide Muslim usage

Global Spellings

Arabic واسي
Urdu وصی
Persian واسی
Turkish Vasi
Bengali ওয়াসি
Pashto واسي
For parents seeking a noble identity for their baby boy, Wasi offers deep spiritual resonance. The name holds the profound meaning of 'Broad-minded or expansive', reflecting qualities that parents often wish to bestow upon their child.

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

Wasi comes from the Arabic root w-s-', meaning "to be vast" or "all-encompassing." Al-Wasi (The All-Encompassing) is one of the ninety-nine names of Allah.

Reference Profile

Etymology

From the Arabic root و-س-ع (w-s-ʿ, 'to be vast, encompass'). Al-Wasi' ('the All-Encompassing') is one of the 99 Names of Allah.

Quranic Connection

Wasi, all-encompassing, closes the verse placing the face of God at every horizon (2:115).

Cultural / Regional Usage

Used across the Muslim world.