Waqas: meaning, origin and pronunciation
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وقاص
وَقَّاص
Meaning disputedAwaiting scholar review
Waqas (وقاص, Arabic وَقَّاص) is most often explained as “one who breaks (intensive form)”. It comes from the Arabic root و ق ص. Sources disagree, see below. Source: Lane, Arabic–English Lexicon, و ق ص.
- Meaning
- one who breaks (intensive form)
- معنی
- توڑنے والا
Meaning disputed
Intensive form from waqaṣa, to break (as a neck). Known mainly as the kunya of Sa'd's father, Abu Waqqas; the name's intended sense is not settled.
The word is real, but sources or popular claims disagree about the name. Each reading is shown with its source.
- Say it
- wa-qaasAudio recordings coming later
- Root
- و ق ص
- Other spellings
- Waqqas · Waqaas