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Wasay: name meaning, origin and pronunciation

“wide; ample”

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واسع

وَاسِع

What Wasay means

Wasay (واسع, Arabic وَاسِع) is a Muslim boy’s name that means “wide; ample”. It comes from the Arabic root و س ع. Source: Lane, Arabic–English Lexicon, و س ع.

Wasay at a glance

Meaning
wide; ample
Gender
Boy
Origin
Arabic
Faith
Muslim
Say it
waa-say
Syllables
2
Letters
5
First letter
W · و

Meaning of Wasay

In English
wide; ample
اردو میں معنی
وسیع، کشادہ

Origin and history of Wasay

Active participle of wasiʿa, to be wide (Lane). Al-Wāsiʿ, the All-Encompassing, is a name of Allah.

Rootو س ع

How to say and write Wasay

Say it
waa-say2 syllables · Audio recordings coming later
English
Wasay
Urdu
واسع
Original script
وَاسِع
Other spellings
Wasi · Waasay
Themes
Faith

Sibling names for Wasay

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Questions about the name Wasay

What does the name Wasay mean?

Wasay means “wide; ample”. In Urdu: وسیع، کشادہ. Source: Lane, Arabic–English Lexicon (1863–93).

Is Wasay a boy’s or a girl’s name?

Wasay is a boy’s name.

Is Wasay a Muslim name?

Yes. Wasay is used by Muslim families. It is of Arabic origin. Active participle of wasiʿa, to be wide (Lane). Al-Wāsiʿ, the All-Encompassing, is a name of Allah.

How do you pronounce Wasay?

Say it “waa-say”: 2 syllables.

How do you write Wasay in Urdu?

In Urdu script, Wasay is written واسع. In its original script: وَاسِع.

What are other spellings of Wasay?

Wasay is also spelled Wasi, Waasay.

Is the meaning of Wasay 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.