Waleed

Waleed Meaning & Origin

About Waleed
The surname Waleed is of Arabic origin and is derived from the Arabic word "wali" which means "friend" or "protector." It is a common given name in the Islamic world and is often used to refer to a person who is considered to be a close friend or a guardian. The surname Waleed signifies a familial connection to someone who is regarded as a trusted and loyal companion.

🌍 Origin
πŸ“ Surname Length
πŸ’¬ Number of Syllables
πŸ”  Starting Letter
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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Waleed: 115
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 144,141
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Waleed 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 Waleed is not currently available.

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
ALT
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
WA
πŸ”Š Soundex
W0403
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
W AA2 L IY1 D
🌐 IPA
/ˌwΙ‘Λˆlid/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('ALT', 'FLT')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
W430

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Waleed in Braille

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

The name Waleed in braille

How to sign the name Waleed using Sign Language

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

The name Waleed in sign language

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