Boy name
Valih name meaning
“enraptured by love or admiration”
Valih means “enraptured by love or admiration.” It derives from Arabic wālih (واله), describing absorption in intense love or wonder. Used as a boy's name in Türkiye, it also appears as Vâlih in literary Turkish and connects with the imagery of overwhelming love in classical poetry.
What does Valih mean?
Enraptured by love or admiration
In Turkish: aşk veya hayranlıkla kendinden geçmiş
Valih suggests an overwhelming response to love or admiration rather than simple approval. It belongs to the vocabulary of the lover in Ottoman poetry and can also appear as a literary pen name. The regional sense supplied in the hint is related in meaning but does not adequately explain the name's Arabic origin.
Origin of the name Valih
From Arabic wālih (واله), meaning enraptured, distraught, or bewildered by intense love. Literary Turkish also writes it as Vâlih.
How to pronounce Valih
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /valih/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | واله |
Is Valih a boy’s name?
Yes, Valih is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Valih does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Valih
- Vali♂A governor
- Veli♂Guardian, friend
- Vahit♂One, single, unique
- Vala♂Exalted, highly esteemed, distinguished
- Vasil♂Royal, belonging to a king
- Vacit♂One who finds, obtains, or possesses
- Vadi♂Low land extending between higher ground
- Vahid♂One, single, unique
- Vasi♂Guardian
- Vecih♂Face
- Velid♂A newborn child
- Vabil♂♀Heavy, abundant rain
Names with related meanings
- Emre♂Friend
- Halil♂Close friend
- Enes♂Companionship, friendliness, familiarity
- Can♂Life, soul
- Ferhat♂Hero of the Ferhat and Şirin story
- Caner♂A dearly loved man or brave one
- Davut♂Beloved, dearly loved
- Emrah♂Hero of the Emrah and Selvihan story
- Aziz♂Precious, beloved
- Umutcan♂A soul bringing hope
- Özcan♂Dear soul
- Emircan♂A ruler or prince
FAQ about the name Valih
What is the meaning of Valih?
Valih means “enraptured by love or admiration”. From Arabic wālih (واله), meaning enraptured, distraught, or bewildered by intense love. Literary Turkish also writes it as Vâlih.
Is Valih a boy’s name?
Yes, Valih is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Valih in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Valih nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Valih?
Valih is of Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Valih have?
Valih has 2 syllables and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Valih?
Valih does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
Sources and method
Meanings and origins draw on language sources and name dictionaries; popularity figures come from TÜİK’s address-based population register, and notable people from Wikidata.
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