name
Arabic
Wali
WAH-lee
/ˈwɑːliː/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
wali
Name meaning and origin
- Origin
- Pashto/Arabic (Afghanistan/Pakistan)
- Meaning
- Guardian, protector; a saint or friend of God
- Gender
- male
- Also spelled
- Wali, Vali
Pronunciation tips
Stress on first syllable. 'Wa' as in 'wah'. Often combined: Wali Mohammad, Wali Khan.
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