Fatwa #482830 January 2002United States of America

What is the meaning of the name "Waheeda"?

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What is the meaning of the name "Waheeda"...what are its roots? Is it derieved from one of Allah's names? Is it appropriate and advisible to name a child this? JazakAllah khair

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Waheeda is derived from the scale of Tawheed (to declare Oneness of Allah).

It is correct to keep the name Waheeda.

and Allah Ta'ala Knows Best

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