Waliyah

Waliyah Meaning & Origin

About Waliyah
The name "Waliyah" is of Arabic origin and has multiple meanings. It is derived from the Arabic word "wali" which means "friend" or "protector." In Islamic context, "wali" refers to a person who is close to God and acts as a guardian or protector. Therefore, the name "Waliyah" can be interpreted as "friend of God" or "protected by God." It is a name that carries a spiritual connotation and is often given to girls in Muslim communities.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Waliyah are female.

Waliyah Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 120% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
AL
🗽 NYSIIS
WA
🔊 Soundex
W040
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
W AA0 L IY1 Y AH0
🌐 IPA
/waliyah*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('AL', 'FL')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
W400

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Waliyah in Braille

Here's how to represent Waliyah in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Waliyah in braille

How to Spell the Name Waliyah in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Waliyah using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Waliyah in sign language

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