wali

1 of 2

noun (1)

wa·​li

variants or less commonly walee

ˈwälē

plural -s

1

: an Arab provincial governor

2

: vali sense 1

wali

2 of 2

noun (2)

"

plural -s

: a Muslim saint

Word History

Etymology

Noun (1)

Arabic walīy (plural wulāt)

Noun (2)

Arabic walīy (plural awliyā'), literally, benefactor, guardian

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