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Waliuddin: name meaning, origin and pronunciation
“guardian of the faith”
ولی الدین
وَلِيُّ الدِّين
What Waliuddin means
Waliuddin (ولی الدین, Arabic وَلِيُّ الدِّين) is a Muslim boy’s name that means “guardian of the faith”. It comes from the Arabic root و ل ي. Source: Lane, Arabic–English Lexicon, و ل ي.
Waliuddin at a glance
- Meaning
- guardian of the faith
- Gender
- Boy
- Origin
- Arabic
- Faith
- Muslim
- Say it
- wa-li-ud-deen
- Syllables
- 4
- Letters
- 9
- First letter
- W · و
Meaning of Waliuddin
- In English
- guardian of the faith
- اردو میں معنی
- دین کا ولی
Origin and history of Waliuddin
Compound of walī, friend and guardian (Lane), and al-dīn, the faith.
Rootو ل ي
How to say and write Waliuddin
- Say it
- wa-li-ud-deen4 syllables · Audio recordings coming later
- English
- Waliuddin
- Urdu
- ولی الدین
- Original script
- وَلِيُّ الدِّين
- Other spellings
- Waliyuddin
- Themes
- Faith
Sibling names for Waliuddin
Muslim girl names that share a theme, origin or first letter with Waliuddin.
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- Amatullahامۃ اللہservant of GodGirlArabic
- Anumانعمblessings; favoursGirlArabic
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- Arshiaعرشیہof the Throne; heavenlyGirlArabic
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Questions about the name Waliuddin
What does the name Waliuddin mean?
Waliuddin means “guardian of the faith”. In Urdu: دین کا ولی. Source: Lane, Arabic–English Lexicon (1863–93).
Is Waliuddin a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Waliuddin is a boy’s name.
Is Waliuddin a Muslim name?
Yes. Waliuddin is used by Muslim families. It is of Arabic origin. Compound of walī, friend and guardian (Lane), and al-dīn, the faith.
How do you pronounce Waliuddin?
Say it “wa-li-ud-deen”: 4 syllables.
How do you write Waliuddin in Urdu?
In Urdu script, Waliuddin is written ولی الدین. In its original script: وَلِيُّ الدِّين.
What are other spellings of Waliuddin?
Waliuddin is also spelled Waliyuddin.
Is the meaning of Waliuddin 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.