Cognomen ولید (Walid 
, Waleed , ولید 
) , around the world, is a widespread family name. The last name ولید is characteristic of Northern Africa, particularly Egypt, where it is a common surname, Tunisia, and Algeria (explore the name in all countries). In absolute terms, it is the most numerous in Northern Africa, particularly Egypt, Algeria, and Morocco. More frequently, ولید is the forename as well as the last name.