Naheed
Naheed is a Muslim girl name of Persian origin, meaning “The planet Venus”.
| Meaning | The planet Venus |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Persian |
| Written as | ناہید |
| Pronunciation | nah-HEED |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Pakistan, India, Iran, Afghanistan |
Meaning and origin of Naheed
In Urdu spelling Naheed, and in Persian Nāhīd, this name is what Persian speakers call the planet Venus. Historically the word can be traced to Anāhitā, an old Iranian figure tied to water and purity. In Muslim usage, however, Naheed simply means the brilliant star that shines at dawn and dusk. It has been a much-loved girls' name in Iran, Afghanistan and Pakistan for many generations, and Nahid and Naheeda are related forms.
Is Naheed a Muslim name?
Muslims in Pakistan, India, Iran and Afghanistan have long given Naheed to daughters. Being Persian, it has no root in the Quran, but its meaning carries no religious difficulty and the name is well established among Muslims.
How popular is Naheed?
Naheed is common among Urdu- and Persian-speaking Muslims in Pakistan, India, Iran and Afghanistan.
Gifts with the name Naheed
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Spellings and variants of Naheed
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Naheed mean?
Naheed means 'The planet Venus'. It is of Persian origin.
Is Naheed a Muslim name?
Muslims in Pakistan, India, Iran and Afghanistan have long given Naheed to daughters. Being Persian, it has no root in the Quran, but its meaning carries no religious difficulty and the name is well established among Muslims.
How do you pronounce Naheed?
Naheed is pronounced nah-HEED.
Is Naheed a boy or girl name?
Naheed is usually a girl name.