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WajdIslamic Male Arabic name meaning

Desire, Longing

Pronunciation: /wa-jd/ or /wa-j-d/

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Name
Wajd
Meaning
Desire, Longing
Origin
Arabic
Religion
Islamic
Language
Arabic, Urdu, Hindi, English, Pashto
Gender
Male
Pronunciation
/wa-jd/ or /wa-j-d/
Lucky Number
7
7
Lucky Number
Friday
Lucky Day
Arabic
Origin
Male
Gender

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What does Wajd mean?

Wajd is a male name from Arabic origin meaning "Desire". It is used in Islamic naming contexts and appears in English, Urdu, Arabic, Hindi, Pashto. Pronunciation: /wa-jd/ or /wa-j-d/. Lucky number: 7. Parents often choose it for its clear meaning, cultural background, and positive naming associations.

Translation

Meaning in Urdu

🇵🇰Urdu

وجد

Intense longing or yearning

Source Language

Meaning in Arabic

Arabic is used to show the source-language meaning and cultural nuance.

وجد

Intense longing or yearning

Pronunciation

How to Pronounce the Name

English Pronunciation

/wa-jd/ or /wa-j-d/

Origin

Name Origin

Root Origin

Arabic

Language Usage

EnglishUrduArabicHindiPashto

Religion

Islamic Name Context

Wajd is listed as a islamic male name with Arabic origin. Its meaning is Desire. Category: Islamic.

Lucky Details

Lucky Number, Day and Color

Lucky Number

7

Lucky Day

Friday

Lucky Colors

RedPurple

Lucky Stone

Ruby

Life Path Number

5

Numerology meaning: People with a Life Path Number 5 are known to be dynamic, adaptable, and versatile. They are also highly intelligent, intuitive, and inventive.

Personality

Personality Traits

IntensePassionateDrivenLongingDeterminedPerseveringResilient

Spiritual

Spiritual Significance

A deep and intense longing for the presence and love of Allah.

Cultural Context

Cultural Significance

The concept of Wajd has deep roots in Sufism, the mystical branch of Islam. It represents a deep emotional and psychological attachment to God, which can manifest as a yearning, longing, or intense emotion. This feeling is often expressed through poetry, music, or other forms of art.
The experience of Wajd is considered a significant spiritual achievement in Sufism. It represents a deepening of one's connection with God, and a surrendering of the self to the Divine. This feeling of intense longing is believed to help individuals on their spiritual journey towards self-realization and union with God.

Traditional Islamic naming context — Traditional Islamic name with deep spiritual significance in Islamic culture

Historical Usage

Historical References

Ibn Qayyim Al-Jawziyya, 'Mifah Al-Junun: The Sickness of Love for Allah and the Cure for it, Chapter 1', translated by Shaykh Abdullah bin Hamid Ali, Al-Hidaayah Publishers & Distribution, pp. 17-18.

13th Century AD

Al-Ghazali, 'The Revival of the Religious Sciences', translated by Imam Abdullah b. Alawi Al-Haddad and Khaled Abou El Fadl, Islamic Texts Society, pp. 224-225.

11th-12th Century AD

Famous People

Famous People and Real-World Usage

Historical Figures & Cultural References

Wajd Ali Shah, Mughal Emperor

Translations

Name Translations

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🇺🇸English

Wajd

Intense longing or yearning

🇵🇰Urdu

وجد

Intense longing or yearning

🇸🇦Arabic

وجد

Intense longing or yearning

🇮🇳Hindi

वजद

Intense longing or yearning

🇦🇫Pashto

وجد

Intense longing or yearning

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