Cihat
Cihat 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-HAHT |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Turkey, Iraq |
Meaning and origin of Cihat
Cihat is today's standard Turkish spelling of the Arabic Jihād, from the root j-h-d, to strive. Turkish often closes such words with a t where Arabic has a d, as also seen in Cahit and Murat. The name keeps the central sense of the word, which is striving and making an effort, above all in the path of God. It is common in Turkey and among Kurds.
Is Cihat a Muslim name?
Cihat is the Turkish form of Jihad, meaning striving; the word appears in 'Strive against them with it a great striving' (Quran 25:52).
How popular is Cihat?
Common in Turkey and among Kurds.
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Spellings and variants of Cihat
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Cihat mean?
Cihat means 'Striving, great effort'. It is of Arabic, Turkish form origin.
Is Cihat a Muslim name?
Cihat is the Turkish form of Jihad, meaning striving; the word appears in 'Strive against them with it a great striving' (Quran 25:52).
How do you pronounce Cihat?
Cihat is pronounced jee-HAHT.
Is Cihat a boy or girl name?
Cihat is usually a boy name.