Velid

Velid represents the Albanian, Bosnian, and Turkish variant of the Arabic name Walid. The name means 'the newborn' and is derived from the Arabic walīd (وَلِيد), which means 'baby' or 'newborn'. Primarily, the name Velid can be found in Albania, Kosovo, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and Turkey.

What does the name Velid mean?

The meaning of Velid as a masculine first name is 'the newborn' and corresponds to the Arabic root walīd (وَلِيد), which refers to a baby or newborn. Velid is primarily used in Albania, Kosovo, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and Turkey. The female counterpart to Velid is Velida, while alternative forms of Walid are Oualid and Waleed.

Where does the name Velid come from?

The name Velid has Arabic roots and means 'the newborn'.

How do you pronounce Velid?

The pronunciation of Velid is clear and two-syllable. It is pronounced as 'Ve-lid' [ˈveːlɪt] or [ˈvɛlɪd], with the first syllable starting with a bright and open 'Ve'. The 'l' smoothly flows into the second syllable, and the final consonant '-d' or '-t' provides a firm, clear ending. This gives Velid a straightforward and present impression, balanced throughout and distinct in its conclusion.

Popularity

In Germany, Velid is among the less common first names. Currently, it ranks 5,840th among the most popular masculine first names. The name reached its highest ranking in 2021 at 5,195. In the last ten years, Velid has been given as a first name fewer than ten times, placing it at 6,655th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 7,742nd.

Nicknames & pet names

Velo

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