Wadud

Wadud Meaning & Origin

About Wadud
The surname Wadud is of Arabic origin and is derived from the Arabic word "al-Wadud," which means "the loving" or "the affectionate." It is one of the 99 names of Allah in Islamic tradition, emphasizing the attribute of divine love and compassion. As a surname, Wadud is often used by individuals of Muslim or Arabic descent, reflecting their connection to this divine attribute and their belief in the importance of love and compassion in their lives.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Wadud is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Wadud: 180
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 100302
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.06

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Wadud based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

Ranking information for the surname Wadud is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
ATT
🗽 NYSIIS
WA
🔊 Soundex
W0303
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
W AA1 D UW0 D
🌐 IPA
/wadud*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('ATT', 'FTT')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
W330

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Wadud in Braille

Here's how to represent Wadud in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Wadud in braille

How to sign the name Wadud using Sign Language

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

The name Wadud in sign language

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