Jihad
Jihad is a Muslim boy name of Arabic origin, meaning “Striving, effort for God's sake”.
| Meaning | Striving, effort for God's sake |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Written as | جهاد |
| Pronunciation | jee-HAHD |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Lebanon, Syria, Egypt, Turkey |
Meaning and origin of Jihad
Striving and determined effort are the core of Jihad, which comes from the root j-h-d. In Islamic teaching the word takes in every struggle undertaken for God, including the battle a person fights against his own ego. It became a familiar given name over the 20th century across Lebanon, Syria, Palestine and Egypt, chiefly for boys and now and then for girls. Some Western families avoid it because of how the media use the word.
Is Jihad a Muslim name?
For Muslims the name expresses effort for God's sake, and the word itself is Quranic: 'So do not obey the disbelievers, and strive against them with it a great striving' (Quran 25:52).
How popular is Jihad?
You will meet it often in Lebanon, Syria, Palestine and Egypt, while Turkish families use the form Cihat.
Gifts with the name Jihad
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- Muslim baby gifts & books (Amazon)
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Spellings and variants of Jihad
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Jihad mean?
Jihad means 'Striving, effort for God's sake'. It is of Arabic origin.
Is Jihad a Muslim name?
For Muslims the name expresses effort for God's sake, and the word itself is Quranic: 'So do not obey the disbelievers, and strive against them with it a great striving' (Quran 25:52).
How do you pronounce Jihad?
Jihad is pronounced jee-HAHD.
Is Jihad a boy or girl name?
Jihad is usually a boy name.