Wakeel
Arabic · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Wakeel
Wakeel is an Arabic name derived from the root word "wakala" meaning "to entrust" or "to delegate," and signifies "agent," "representative," or "one who is relied upon." The name is primarily used in Muslim-majority cultures and Islamic contexts, with historical significance in Islamic jurisprudence where a wakeel is a legal representative or trustee in Islamic law.
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Etymology
Wakeel is an Arabic name derived from the root word "wakala" meaning "to entrust" or "to delegate," and signifies "agent," "representative," or "one who is relied upon." The name is primarily used in Muslim-majority cultures and Islamic contexts, with historical significance in Islamic jurisprudence where a wakeel is a legal representative or trustee in Islamic law.
Wakeel currently ranks #7,250 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1981.
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