Wasila
/ˈwɑː.sɪ.lə/noun
An Arabic feminine given name derived from a word meaning a means of approach, connection, or spiritual access.
Did you know?The underlying Arabic term appears in the Qur’an, where believers are urged to seek a wasīla—an avenue or means of drawing nearer to God.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Semitic
Proto-Semitic
*waṣal-
“To join, connect, or bring together”
Classical Arabic
Arabic
waṣala
“He reached, arrived, joined, or connected”
Classical Arabic
Arabic
wasīla
“A means, avenue, connection, or way of approach”
7th Century
Qur’anic Arabic
al-wasīla
“A means of drawing near to God; mentioned in Qur’an 5:35”
Modern Arabic
Arabic
Wasīla
“A feminine personal name, commonly understood as connection or spiritual access”
Modern English
English
Wasila
“A transliterated Arabic feminine name”