Cahid
Cahid is a Muslim boy name of Arabic, Turkish form origin, meaning “One who strives and works hard”.
| Meaning | One who strives and works hard |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Arabic, Turkish form |
| Written as | جاهد |
| Pronunciation | jah-HEED |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Turkey |
Meaning and origin of Cahid
Cahid, more often written Cahit in today's Turkish, comes from the Arabic jāhid, a person who strives hard. Its root j-h-d, to exert effort, also gives the words jihād and ijtihād, both about putting in effort. The name was popular in the early years of the Turkish Republic and is well known through the poet Cahit Sıtkı Tarancı, one of the country's best-loved writers of verse.
Is Cahid a Muslim name?
Cahid is the Turkish spelling of an Arabic name for one who strives, and its root appears in 'Strive against them with it a great striving' (Quran 25:52).
How popular is Cahid?
Mostly Turkish, where Cahit is now the usual spelling.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Cahid mean?
Cahid means 'One who strives and works hard'. It is of Arabic, Turkish form origin.
Is Cahid a Muslim name?
Cahid is the Turkish spelling of an Arabic name for one who strives, and its root appears in 'Strive against them with it a great striving' (Quran 25:52).
How do you pronounce Cahid?
Cahid is pronounced jah-HEED.
Is Cahid a boy or girl name?
Cahid is usually a boy name.