Where does “वली” come from?
वली (Hindi) comes from Classical Persian ولی, from Arabic وَلِيّ — near; custodian, protecter, helper.
वली (Hindi): master, lord, protector, guardian; saint
Definitions
- master, lord, protector, guardian; saint
Ancestry of “वली”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|
| 1 | Classical Persian | ولی | — |
| 2 | Arabic | وَلِيّ | near; custodian, protecter, helper |