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Wael

وائِل/ waa-el /

One who finds shelter — comes back safe to higher ground.

Root
وأل

Where it grows from

From و·أ·ل, to take refuge; the root of موئل, a place of shelter.

Names that mean Peace

  • سَلمىSalma
  • سالِمSalim
  • سُهَيْلSuhail
  • سُلَيْمانSulaiman
  • رَكانRakan
  • أَمانAman
  • إيمانIman
  • هَناءHana

Names that travel

  • نُورNoor
  • مُحَمَّدMohammed
  • عُمَرOmar
  • عَلِيّAli
  • يُوسُفYusuf
  • ليلىLayla
  • أَحْمَدAhmad
  • فاطِمةFatima

For a little Wael

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MumzworldNewborn clothingSoft first layers — the things you reach for in the early weeks, kind to new skin.Browse at Mumzworld →
MumzworldNursery & bedroomA calm corner to come home to — cot, linen, and the quiet of the first nights.Browse at Mumzworld →
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From the book
Origin
Arabic
Gender
Boy
Popularity
A rarer find
Travels in English
Yes
Variants
Wail
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