The nameWahil
Wahil is a boy's name of Arabic origin, a variant of Wail.
- Boy's name
- Arabic
Meaning
Like Wail, it comes from the Arabic wa'il, often understood as "one who seeks refuge".
Origin
Arabic.
History
In France it was most popular in the 2010s.
Popularity of the name Wahil
Wahil in France
974thmost popular boys' name in France, latest official figures
2017peak year (60 births)
880babies named Wahil in France since 1900
Wahil was most popular in France in the 2010s, with 440 births over the decade, 50% of all recorded babies named Wahil. Its rise began around 2002, and it peaked in 2017. Half of all babies named Wahil in France were born before 2016, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 40 births a year on average, against 52 in the five years before.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Wahil mean?
Like Wail, it comes from the Arabic wa'il, often understood as "one who seeks refuge".
What is the origin of the name Wahil?
Arabic.
Is Wahil a girl's or a boy's name?
Wahil is a boy's name.