Muslim boy name

Waqqas

وقاص

“One who breaks; Sa'd ibn Abi Waqqas”

توڑنے والا

Companion

Gender: Boy
Origin: Arabic
In the Qur'an: No
Letter: W

The Prophet ﷺ encouraged giving children good names with good meanings, and changed names whose meanings were bad. Many families also follow the sunnah of the aqiqah on the seventh day, when the baby is named.

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Questions

What does Waqqas mean?

Waqqas (وقاص) means "One who breaks; Sa'd ibn Abi Waqqas". It is an Arabic name for a boy.

What is the meaning of Waqqas in Urdu?

In Urdu, Waqqas means: توڑنے والا.

Is Waqqas a Muslim name?

Yes. Waqqas is used by Muslims around the world.

Is Waqqas mentioned in the Qur'an?

Waqqas is not mentioned in the Qur'an as a name, but its meaning is good, which is what matters in Islam.