Promise
Derived from the Arabic word for a solemn promise or covenant. It carries a poetic and significant weight in Arabic culture, often implying a commitment or a hopeful vow.
Less common today
Waad isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #11,907 in 2019.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Syrian journalist and Oscar-nominated documentary filmmaker
Saudi actress known for the film Wadjda
