Overview
people
Sample Size
929
Gender Distribution
Male:
92.9%
Female:
7.1%
Origin and Meaning
Origin
Arabic
Meaning
The name Wali is derived from the Arabic language, meaning 'protector' or 'governor'. In Islamic tradition, Wali is also used to refer to a 'friend of God' or a saint. The name is commonly used in Muslim communities around the world.
Geographic Distribution
This name appears in the following countries, sorted by popularity:
PK
136 samples
99%
FR
72 samples
88%
GB
63 samples
98%
DZ
56 samples
89%
AF
50 samples
100%
US
44 samples
98%
IN
37 samples
95%
ES
35 samples
91%
ID
33 samples
97%
BD
30 samples
100%
NG
30 samples
90%
MA
27 samples
81%
SA
23 samples
96%
BE
16 samples
94%
NL
16 samples
94%
AE
16 samples
100%
IT
15 samples
100%
CN
13 samples
77%
TN
12 samples
100%
EG
12 samples
83%
+ 13 more countries
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