Wala
Arabic · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Wala
Wala derives from Arabic roots meaning "guardian," "protector," or "ally," stemming from the word wilayah (governance/protection).
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Etymology
Wala derives from Arabic roots meaning "guardian," "protector," or "ally," stemming from the word wilayah (governance/protection). The name is primarily used in Islamic and Arab cultures, with historical prominence in early Islamic governance where wali (singular of wala) denoted appointed administrators or spiritual guardians.
Wala currently ranks #12,911 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1990.
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