Arabic name meaning "rescuer, protector." Famous real-life people named Wael: | Edit. Wael Ghonim, Egyptian internet executive and international figure in the2011 Egyptian protest. Wael Kfoury, Lebanese singer and musician. Wael Abbas, Egyptian journalist and human rights activist.
Wael (Arabic: وائل‎‎) is an ancient Syriac male given name, pronunciation differs based on the varieties of Arabic, the name may refer to: Wael Abdelgawad, American author and martial artist. Wael Badr, Egyptian basketball player.