Wahid means “one, single, alone”. It comes from Arabic. It is documented as a boy's name in Uyghur.
- Wahid is a name of Arabic origin.
- It is recorded for Uyghur.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 5 letters.
What does Wahid mean?
بىر، يەككە، يالغۇز (ئاللانىڭ ئىسىملىرىدىن بىرى)Literal meaning
Wahid (ۋاھىد) is a Uyghur boy's name recorded in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names, which explains it as “one, single, alone” and gives its origin as Arabic.[1]
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Wahid in Uyghur
What does Wahid mean in Uyghur?
In Uyghur the name is written ۋاھىد, Wahid (ULY transliteration), Gayit, گايىت, Gaytem, ۋايىت, Wayit and گايتەم. No separate Uyghur gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “one, single, alone” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.[1]
Where does the name Wahid come from?
Arabic, borrowing. The Dictionary of Uyghur Names gives the origin as Arabic.[1]✓ Documented
Is Wahid a Uyghur name?
Yes. Wahid is documented as a given name in Uyghur. Etymologically it is not a native Turkic word: it comes from Arabic.
Wahid across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uyghur | ۋاھىدArabic script GayitLatin, variant گايىتArabic script, variant GaytemLatin, variant ۋايىتArabic script, variant WayitLatin, variant گايتەمArabic script, variant | Boy | same as above: “one, single, alone” | Documented[1] |
Similar spellings in different languages do not prove a shared origin: two languages can arrive at the same sound from different words. The origin section above states what the sources say.
Spelling variations of Wahid
Forms are shown as recorded, in their original script. Romanizations and rule-based conversions are labelled with their system and are not presented as attested spellings.
| Form | Language | Script | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| ۋاھىد[1] | Uyghur | Arabic script | Native spelling |
| Wahid[1] | Uyghur | Latin | Romanization (ULY transliteration) |
| Gayit[1] | Uyghur | Latin | Variant (ULY transliteration) |
| گايىت[1] | Uyghur | Arabic script | Variant |
| Gaytem[1] | Uyghur | Latin | Variant (ULY transliteration) |
| ۋايىت[1] | Uyghur | Arabic script | Variant |
| Wayit[1] | Uyghur | Latin | Variant (ULY transliteration) |
| گايتەم[1] | Uyghur | Arabic script | Variant |
Names related to Wahid
Sibling names for Wahid
Names recorded for the same language (Uyghur) that start with a different letter, so two children are not mixed up. Names that share a meaning theme or an element with Wahid rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- AqajiBoy“the name Haji with the epithet Aq”same language (uyghur)
- NiyazBoy“need, necessity, want, requirement, neediness; scarcity; beggary”same language (uyghur)
- “city, fortress; fish”same language (uyghur)
- ShamuratBoy“Murad with the epithet shah”same language (uyghur)
- ImanBoy“trust, absolute conviction; to believe”same language (uyghur)
- IminBoy“trustworthy, sincere, truthful; calm, at peace”same language (uyghur)
- GülnihalGirl“newly opened flower; flower-faced, flower-like”same language (uyghur)
- PatixBoy“conqueror, victor, hero, opener”same language (uyghur)
Common questions about Wahid
What does the name Wahid mean?
Wahid means “one, single, alone”. It comes from Arabic. It is documented as a boy's name in Uyghur.
Is Wahid a girl's or a boy's name?
Wahid is recorded as a boy's name.
Where does Wahid come from?
Wahid is of Arabic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Wahid?
Wahid is recorded for Uyghur. The table shows each language's spelling, gender and evidence label, and a language is listed only when our data records the name for it.
How is Wahid spelled in other scripts?
Recorded spellings: ۋاھىد (Arabic script), Gayit (Latin), گايىت (Arabic script), Gaytem (Latin), ۋايىت (Arabic script), Wayit (Latin). Romanizations and rule-based conversions are labelled as such in the spelling table.
How many syllables does Wahid have?
Wahid has 2 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 5 letters. Pronunciation can differ by language.
Sources
Numbers in the text point to these sources. The descriptions on this page are written by a fixed template filled only with the stored source facts; source texts are not copied.
- Uyghur Language. Dictionary of Uyghur Names. Uyghur Language (GitHub: uyghur-language/names), revision 075ed994f116b4b9e06c7d013b4fb880db679883. Accessed 2026-10-28. Licence: MIT License.
Supports: Uyghur gloss: بىر، يەككە، يالغۇز (ئاللانىڭ ئىسىملىرىدىن بىرى); entry in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names; listed as a Uyghur given name (masculine); origin: Arabic (+8 more)
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