Mufid
Mufid is a Muslim boy name of Arabic origin, meaning “Beneficial, helpful, useful”.
| Meaning | Beneficial, helpful, useful |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Written as | مفيد |
| Pronunciation | moo-FEED |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Levant, Iraq, Malaysia, Indonesia |
Meaning and origin of Mufid
Mufid describes a person who is of real use to others and brings them benefit. It is built on the Arabic root f-y-d, which carries the idea of benefit and gain. In Islamic history the tenth-century Baghdad scholar al-Shaykh al-Mufīd made it especially famous among Shia Muslims, though Sunni families choose it too. Short and upbeat, it turns up everywhere from Indonesia to the Arab world.
Is Mufid a Muslim name?
Mufid carries the Islamic value of being useful to others. Muslim parents, Sunni and Shia alike, give it to sons.
How popular is Mufid?
Given in Iraq, the Levant, Pakistan and Indonesia, and in Iran as Mofid.
Gifts with the name Mufid
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Spellings and variants of Mufid
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Mufid mean?
Mufid means 'Beneficial, helpful, useful'. It is of Arabic origin.
Is Mufid a Muslim name?
Mufid carries the Islamic value of being useful to others. Muslim parents, Sunni and Shia alike, give it to sons.
How do you pronounce Mufid?
Mufid is pronounced moo-FEED.
Is Mufid a boy or girl name?
Mufid is usually a boy name.