Walisha
Arabic · Girl · 3 syllables
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About the name Walisha
Walisha is derived from the Arabic name Walīshah or a variant of Waliyyah, meaning "protector," "guardian," or "friend," rooted in the Arabic word walī (وَلِي).
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Etymology
Walisha is derived from the Arabic name Walīshah or a variant of Waliyyah, meaning "protector," "guardian," or "friend," rooted in the Arabic word walī (وَلِي). The name is primarily used in Muslim-majority cultures and Islamic communities, though it has also been adopted in Western contexts as a modern English variant.
Walisha currently ranks #12,912 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1990.
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