Waqas
Arabic · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Waqas
The given name 'Waqas' is derived from the Arabic word 'واقس' (waqas), which means 'one who is in charge' or 'governor', and its linguistic root is the Arabic verb 'w-q-s' (waqasa), meaning 'to be in charge of' or 'to govern'.
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Etymology
The given name 'Waqas' is derived from the Arabic word 'واقس' (waqas), which means 'one who is in charge' or 'governor', and its linguistic root is the Arabic verb 'w-q-s' (waqasa), meaning 'to be in charge of' or 'to govern'. The name 'Waqas' is commonly used in Islamic cultures, particularly in South Asia, and is also found in some Arabic-speaking countries, with notable historical context including the use of the name in the medieval Islamic period.
Waqas currently ranks #11,255 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1994.
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