Walidah (Arabic: وليدة, also spelled Walida, Waleeda, or Waleda) is an Arabic-language feminine given name. It is the feminine form of Walid (وليد) and generally means "newborn girl", "young girl", or "female child". The name is used in various Arabic-speaking countries and among Muslim communities worldwide. Notable people with the name include:
Given name Walidah Imarisha (Amharic: ወሊዳ ኢማሪሻ), American writer, activist, educator, and spoken word artist
Surname Hanifah Walidah, American poet, rapper, singer, actor, playwright, educator and LGBT activist.
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