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Wali

Boy · Arabic · Short name

Meaning
Guardian; protector; friend of God
Pronunciation
WAH-lee
Origin
Arabic

From Arabic 'wali' meaning guardian, protector, or a friend of God; an attribute of God.

Popularity
Rare in United Kingdom (2025)

Popularity: Lucky Stork Stage 1 Expansion, 2025

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Languages in use: Arabic

Commonly used in: United Kingdom, Middle East, South Asia

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Lucky Stork Stage 1 Expansion, 5,000 New Names and Gender Dataset (2025). Last verified 2026-08-15.

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