Wahid

The masculine first name Wahid comes from the Arabic term wāḥid (واحد), which means 'one, unique, singular, incomparable'. Thus, the name's meaning can be interpreted as 'the One' or 'the Unique'.

What does the name Wahid mean?

Wahid is a masculine first name that derives from the Arabic word wāḥid (واحد), which means 'one, unique, singular, incomparable'. This leads to the meaning 'the One' or 'the Unique'. In Islam, al-Wāḥid (الوَاحِد) is one of the 99 names of God. The first name Wahid is especially common in Arabic and Muslim regions, where it is also used as a surname. Variants of the name include Vahid (Persian) and Vahit (Turkish), while the feminine form is Wahida.

Where does the name Wahid come from?

The name Wahid has Arabic origins and means 'the One' or 'the Unique'. The Arabic word wāḥid (واحد) means 'one, unique, singular, incomparable'.

How do you pronounce Wahid?

The pronunciation of the name Wahid is two syllables and has a soft, open sound. It is pronounced as 'Wa-hid' [waˈhiːt] or [ˈvaːhɪd]. The name begins with a rounded 'Wa', conveying spaciousness, followed by a breathy 'h', which creates a breathing pause. The final consonant '-d' adds a clear, firm accent. This combination gives Wahid a dignified, calm, and strong character – soft in flow and concise at the end.

Popularity

In Germany, Wahid is a common first name. Currently, it ranks 4,024th on the list of most popular male baby names. Its best ranking was in 2010 at 2,204th place. Over the last ten years, Wahid has been given as a first name approximately 40 times, placing it 3,945th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 4,140th.

Nicknames & pet names

Ahwid

Famous people

• Abdoul Wahid Sissoko (French footballer)
• Abdu l-Wahid Aziz (Iraqi weightlifter)
• Abdul Wahid Durrani (Indian footballer)
• Abdul Wahid Khan (Indian singer)
• Abdul Wahid Nazari (Afghan film director)
• Abdul Wahid Noorzai (Afghan footballer)
• Abu Al Fazal Abdul Wahid Yemeni Tamimi (Macedonian singer)
• Mohammad Wahid Behbahani (Theologian)
• Wahid El fattal (Lebanese footballer)
• Wahid Faghir (Danish footballer)
• Wahid Khan (Indian musician)
• Wahid Mohammed (Indian footballer)
• Wahid Saberi (Afghan singer)
• Wahid Satay (Indonesian actor)
• Wahid Zaland (Afghan singer)