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Waad

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Pronounced WAAD /ˈwɑːd/Medium

Meaning: From Arabic waad, 'promise; pledge; covenant'. A documented Arabic vocabulary word used as a girl's given name.Medium

In 30 seconds: One steady beat and a word you can keep: Waad is Arabic for 'promise; pledge' (said 'WAAD').
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Origin MediumArabic
MeaningFrom Arabic waad, 'promise; pledge; covenant'. A documented Arabic vocabulary word used as a girl's given name.
U.S. rank (2024)#13337 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births7 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2019
Total births (all-time)≈ 52

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201919982024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Waad comes straight from Arabic waad, 'promise; pledge; covenant'. Like many Arabic girls' names it is a vocabulary word chosen for its meaning rather than a legend or a saint. Short, plain and firm (said 'WAAD').

It appears only rarely for girls in the U.S., carried mostly by Arabic-speaking families. Rare, meaningful, and one strong beat.

Did you know? Waad is the Arabic word for a promise — a single syllable that means someone's word is good. It's a quiet, strong choice (said 'WAAD').
Overall data confidence 55%
References — Waad — Arabic waad 'promise; pledge'

Variations

WadWaedWa'ad

Nicknames

WawaDodo

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Waad mean?

Waad is Arabic for 'promise; pledge; covenant'.

How do you pronounce Waad?

It's said WAAD /ˈwɑːd/ — one syllable, with a long open vowel.

Is Waad a boy or girl name?

Waad is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Waad?

Waad is a rare name for girls in the U.S.

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