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Wilayat: name meaning, origin and pronunciation

“guardianship; sainthood”

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ولایت

وِلَايَة

Wilayat (ولایت, Arabic وِلَايَة) is a Muslim boy’s name that means “guardianship; sainthood”. It comes from the Arabic root و ل ي. Source: Lane, Arabic–English Lexicon, و ل ي.

Wilayat at a glance

Meaning: guardianship; sainthood
Gender: Boy
Origin: Arabic
Faith: Muslim
Say it: vi-laa-yat
Syllables: 3
Letters: 7
First letter: W · و

Meaning of Wilayat

In English: guardianship; sainthood
اردو میں معنی: ولایت، سرپرستی

Origin and history of Wilayat

Lane gives wilāya as authority and guardianship; in Sufi usage it is nearness to God.

Rootو ل ي

How to say and write Wilayat

Say it: vi-laa-yat3 syllables · Audio recordings coming later
English: Wilayat
Urdu: ولایت
Original script: وِلَايَة
Other spellings: Vilayat
Known bearer: Ustad Vilayat Khan, sitar maestro
Themes: Faith

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Questions about the name Wilayat

What does the name Wilayat mean?

Wilayat means “guardianship; sainthood”. In Urdu: ولایت، سرپرستی. Source: Lane, Arabic–English Lexicon (1863–93).

Is Wilayat a boy’s or a girl’s name?

Wilayat is a boy’s name.

Is Wilayat a Muslim name?

Yes. Wilayat is used by Muslim families. It is of Arabic origin. Lane gives wilāya as authority and guardianship; in Sufi usage it is nearness to God.

How do you pronounce Wilayat?

Say it “vi-laa-yat”: 3 syllables.

How do you write Wilayat in Urdu?

In Urdu script, Wilayat is written ولایت. In its original script: وِلَايَة.

What are other spellings of Wilayat?

Wilayat is also spelled Vilayat.

Who is a famous person named Wilayat?

Ustad Vilayat Khan, sitar maestro

Is the meaning of Wilayat 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.