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Abdul Wali: name meaning, origin and pronunciation
“servant of the Protecting Friend”
عبدالولی
عَبْدُ الْوَلِيّ
What Abdul Wali means
Abdul Wali (عبدالولی, Arabic عَبْدُ الْوَلِيّ) is a Muslim boy’s name that means “servant of the Protecting Friend”. It comes from the Arabic root و ل ي. Source: Lane, Arabic–English Lexicon, ع ب د; Lane, Arabic–English Lexicon, و ل ي.
Abdul Wali at a glance
- Meaning
- servant of the Protecting Friend
- Gender
- Boy
- Origin
- Arabic
- Faith
- Muslim
- Say it
- ab-dul-wa-lee
- Syllables
- 4
- Letters
- 9
- First letter
- A · ع
Meaning of Abdul Wali
- In English
- servant of the Protecting Friend
- اردو میں معنی
- ولی (اللہ) کا بندہ
Origin and history of Abdul Wali
ʿAbd, servant, with al-Walī, the Protecting Friend, a name of Allah.
Rootو ل ي
How to say and write Abdul Wali
- Say it
- ab-dul-wa-lee4 syllables · Audio recordings coming later
- English
- Abdul Wali
- Urdu
- عبدالولی
- Original script
- عَبْدُ الْوَلِيّ
- Other spellings
- Abdul Walee
- Known bearer
- Abdul Wali Khan, Pakistani politician
- Themes
- Faith
Sibling names for Abdul Wali
Muslim girl names that share a theme, origin or first letter with Abdul Wali.
- AbidaعابدہworshipperGirlArabic
- Akifaعاکفہdevoted (to worship)GirlArabic
- Alaaآلاءblessings; bountiesGirlArabic
- AlefiyaالفیہMeaning disputedGirlArabic
- Amatullahامۃ اللہservant of GodGirlArabic
- Anumانعمblessings; favoursGirlArabic
- Aqsaاقصیٰfarthest; most remoteGirlArabic
- Arshiaعرشیہof the Throne; heavenlyGirlArabic
Names from the same root as Abdul Wali
Names like Abdul Wali
Names that sound like Abdul Wali
Questions about the name Abdul Wali
What does the name Abdul Wali mean?
Abdul Wali means “servant of the Protecting Friend”. In Urdu: ولی (اللہ) کا بندہ. Source: Lane, Arabic–English Lexicon (1863–93); Lane, Arabic–English Lexicon (1863–93).
Is Abdul Wali a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Abdul Wali is a boy’s name.
Is Abdul Wali a Muslim name?
Yes. Abdul Wali is used by Muslim families. It is of Arabic origin. ʿAbd, servant, with al-Walī, the Protecting Friend, a name of Allah.
How do you pronounce Abdul Wali?
Say it “ab-dul-wa-lee”: 4 syllables.
How do you write Abdul Wali in Urdu?
In Urdu script, Abdul Wali is written عبدالولی. In its original script: عَبْدُ الْوَلِيّ.
What are other spellings of Abdul Wali?
Abdul Wali is also spelled Abdul Walee.
Who is a famous person named Abdul Wali?
Abdul Wali Khan, Pakistani politician
Is the meaning of Abdul Wali verified?
Classical source identified (draft). Our editors matched the name to an entry in the classical dictionary cited below. No named reviewer has checked it against the printed page yet. Every entry on Naam is still a draft awaiting review by a named scholar.