Boy name
Velid name meaning
“a newborn child; an infant”
Velid means a newborn child or an infant. It comes from Arabic walīd, derived from the root associated with birth. In Türkiye, it is used as a masculine given name. A baby resting in a cradle provides its concrete image, and Velit is a related spelling reflecting Turkish sound patterns.
What does Velid mean?
A newborn child; an infant
In Turkish: yeni doğmuş çocuk; bebek
Velid has a direct connection with birth and the beginning of life. It has a long history as an Arabic personal name, including use by Umayyad rulers. That historical association does not by itself make it a religious term; Velit represents the same name in another Turkish spelling.
Origin of the name Velid
From Arabic walīd, meaning newborn child, derived from the root for birth. Velit is another Turkish spelling reflecting final-consonant devoicing.
| Linguistic origin | Arabic |
|---|---|
| Naming tradition | Islamic |
| In Islamic history | Names found in the Quran |
| Is Velid in the Quran? | As a word · وليدا · 26:18The source word of Velid appears as وليدا in a Quranic verse referring to Moses during his childhood. |
| Starts with | V · Ve |
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How to pronounce Velid
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /velid/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | وليد |
Is Velid a boy’s name?
Yes, Velid is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Velid does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 1 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Spellings and similar names
The same name in other spellings (e.g. Ahmet and Ahmed):
Names that sound like Velid
Names with related meanings
Famous people named Velid
- Velid Ebüzziya · b. 1884
FAQ about the name Velid
What is the meaning of Velid?
Velid means “a newborn child; an infant”. From Arabic walīd, meaning newborn child, derived from the root for birth. Velit is another Turkish spelling reflecting final-consonant devoicing.
Is Velid a boy’s name?
Yes, Velid is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Velid in the Quran?
As a word. The source word of Velid appears as وليدا in a Quranic verse referring to Moses during his childhood. (e.g.: 26:18)
What is the origin of the name Velid?
Velid is of Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Velid have?
Velid has 2 syllables and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Velid?
Velid does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 1 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
What are other spellings of Velid?
Other spellings: Velit.
Famous people named Velid?
Notable people named Velid include Velid Ebüzziya.
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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