Wajed

Wajed is a given name and, less commonly, a surname of Arabic origin. It is a transliteration variant of the Arabic root w-j-d (وَجَد), which relates to finding, presence, or perception. In its common Arabic form, the masculine given name is Wajid (واجد), often interpreted as “finder” or “the one who finds.” The spelling Wajed appears primarily as a transliteration variant used outside the Arabic-speaking world, reflecting differences in how Arabic sounds are rendered in Latin letters.

Variants and transliteration: Other spellings include Vajed, Wajeed, and Wajid. Because transliteration does not fix pronunciation, Wajed may be pronounced with different vowel lengths depending on language and locality.

Usage: The name is used in Arabic-speaking countries and among diaspora communities in South Asia, Europe, Africa, and North America. As a surname, Wajed is markedly less common than the given name and tends to arise in families of Arabic origin.

Meaning and cultural context: Names derived from the root w-j-d carry associations with perception, existence, and emotional states, and interpretations can vary by culture and language. In modern usage, Wajed is typically chosen for its linguistic roots and phonetic qualities rather than a single fixed meaning.

See also: Wajid, Vajed, and other transliterations of the same Arabic root.