Arabic

Waseela

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Meaning

Waseela is a direct Quranic name for girls that means anything that brings you closer to Allah, things like good deeds and avoiding sins. Waseela is used twice in the Quran: BLANKENTER O you who have believed, fear Allah and seek the means [of nearness] to Him and strive in His cause that you may succeed. (Quran 5:35)

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Waseela is a girl name of Arabic origin. It starts with the letter W and is included in our growing baby names directory.

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