Cihad
Cihad is a Muslim boy name of Arabic, Turkish form origin, meaning “Striving, great effort”.
| Meaning | Striving, great effort |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Arabic, Turkish form |
| Written as | جهاد |
| Pronunciation | jee-HAHD |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Turkey |
Meaning and origin of Cihad
Cihad renders the Arabic Jihād in Turkish spelling, from the root j-h-d, to strive. At its heart the word means making an effort or exerting oneself, and that includes the struggle within to do what is right. Modern Turkish usually writes it as Cihat. In the Arab world Jihad also serves as a name, mainly for boys, though in the Levant it is given to girls as well.
Is Cihad a Muslim name?
Cihad is the Turkish form of Jihad, meaning striving, and the word appears in 'Strive against them with it a great striving' (Quran 25:52).
How popular is Cihad?
Used in Turkey, where the spelling Cihat is more common.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Cihad mean?
Cihad means 'Striving, great effort'. It is of Arabic, Turkish form origin.
Is Cihad a Muslim name?
Cihad is the Turkish form of Jihad, meaning striving, and the word appears in 'Strive against them with it a great striving' (Quran 25:52).
How do you pronounce Cihad?
Cihad is pronounced jee-HAHD.
Is Cihad a boy or girl name?
Cihad is usually a boy name.