Wael

A traditional Arabic name; meaning explanations vary by reference.

Wael is a masculine given name of Arabic origin used across multiple Arabic-speaking regions. In Latin-script contexts it’s commonly written as Wael, and you may also see forms like Wa'il that reflect a more explicit transliteration style. For meaning and etymology, references can differ in how they gloss older Arabic roots and how they connect them to modern name usage. Because the name is transliterated rather than directly ‘translated,’ the most consistent practical guidance is to treat Wael and Wa'il as spelling choices rather than different names, unless a person specifies otherwise. Pronunciation is often approximated as WAH-el. A practical tip is that some speakers compress it toward one syllable; if you prefer two syllables, keeping a clear break between WAH and -el helps.

Etymology: Arabic-origin name often transliterated in multiple ways (e.g., Wael, Wa'il) due to how certain Arabic sounds are represented in Latin script.