Unisex name
Vidad name meaning
“love, friendship, affection”
Vidad means “love, friendship or affection” and comes from the Arabic noun widād. It is used for both girls and boys in Türkiye. Vedid and Vedud belong to the same linguistic family of words concerning love. Letters exchanged between close friends provide a concrete association with its meaning.
What does Vidad mean?
Love, friendship, affection
In Turkish: sevgi, dostluk, gönül yakınlığı
Vidad can be connected with a word encompassing friendship and mutual affection as well as love. Its imagery therefore extends beyond romance to closeness between people. Vedat is related to the same Arabic word, but the independent use and gender of the spelling Vidad in Türkiye require confirmation.
Origin of the name Vidad
Probably from Arabic widād, expressing affection and friendship. Its relationship to the Turkish spelling Vidat should be checked against records of actual name use.
How to pronounce Vidad
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /vidad/ |
| Arabic | وداد |
Is Vidad a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Vidad is used for both boys and girls. See all unisex names.
Vidad does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
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FAQ about the name Vidad
What is the meaning of Vidad?
Vidad means “love, friendship, affection”. Probably from Arabic widād, expressing affection and friendship. Its relationship to the Turkish spelling Vidat should be checked against records of actual name use.
Is Vidad a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Vidad is used for both boys and girls.
Is Vidad in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Vidad nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Vidad?
Vidad is of Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Vidad have?
Vidad has 2 syllables and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Vidad?
Vidad 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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