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Boy Name

Wali

"Governor, ruler, saint, protector."

Ranked #3314 for boys

About the Name Wali

Meaning

Governor, ruler, saint, protector.

Origin

Arabic

Gender

Boy

First Letter

W

Boy Rank

#3314

Wali is a boy name of Arabic origin. The name means "Governor, ruler, saint, protector." and Currently ranked #3314 in popularity in the United States. Browse more names starting with W or explore other Arabic names.

Popularity Over Time

#5
1950
#33
1960
#172
1970
#147
1980
#116
1990
#160
2000
#350
2010
#209
2020

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration baby names data (public domain). Lower rank numbers indicate greater popularity.

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Walid

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Arabic name meaning 'newborn child' or 'one who is born'. Related to the word for birth.

Quick Facts

Syllables
2
Letters
4
Starts with
W
Origin
Arabic

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