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Derived from the Arabic root meaning 'newborn' or 'progenitor', Walida signifies a fresh start and the dawn of new life. It carries a vibrant, nurturing personality, suggesting someone who is inherently creative, protective, and possesses a natural ability to foster growth in everyone they meet.
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| Total births | 337 |
| Gender | Male (1% / 99%) |
| Peak year | 2024 |
| Peak generation | Gen A |
| First recorded | 2024 |
| Most recent | 2024 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Origin | Arabic, Swahili |
| Comeback name | No |
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Walidah Imarisha (Acclaimed author and social justice educator) · Walida Al-Mahdi (Sudanese social activist and political figure) · Walida (A historical Moroccan princess and architectural patron) · Walida (A traditional vocalist celebrated in North African folk ensembles) · Walida (A notable legal scholar of the Islamic Golden Age)
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