Fahad
Fahad is a Muslim boy name of Arabic origin, meaning “Leopard, cheetah”.
| Meaning | Leopard, cheetah |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Written as | فهد |
| Pronunciation | FAH-had |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Saudi Arabia, Gulf States, Pakistan, India |
Meaning and origin of Fahad
Fahad is the spelling of the Arabic Fahd most often used in South Asia and the Gulf. The word means a leopard or cheetah, an animal Arabs have long prized for being fast and fearless. The extra 'a' in the middle follows the way the name is said in Urdu and Gulf Arabic. Its popularity rose sharply after the reign of King Fahd of Saudi Arabia.
Is Fahad a Muslim name?
Drawn from Arabic, Fahad uses the leopard as an emblem of strength and bravery, and Muslim families in the Gulf and Pakistan choose it widely.
How popular is Fahad?
Very common in Saudi Arabia, the Gulf and Pakistan.
Gifts with the name Fahad
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- Muslim baby gifts & books (Amazon)
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Spellings and variants of Fahad
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Fahad mean?
Fahad means 'Leopard, cheetah'. It is of Arabic origin.
Is Fahad a Muslim name?
Drawn from Arabic, Fahad uses the leopard as an emblem of strength and bravery, and Muslim families in the Gulf and Pakistan choose it widely.
How do you pronounce Fahad?
Fahad is pronounced FAH-had.
Is Fahad a boy or girl name?
Fahad is usually a boy name.