Nahid
Nahid is a Muslim girl name of Persian origin, meaning “The planet Venus”.
| Meaning | The planet Venus |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Persian |
| Written as | ناهید |
| Pronunciation | nah-HEED |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Iran, Afghanistan, Pakistan, Bangladesh |
Meaning and origin of Nahid
Nahid (Nāhīd) is what Persian calls Venus, the planet that glows as both the morning and the evening star. The word descends from the ancient Iranian name Anāhitā, yet for centuries Persian writers have used it simply as a poetic name for that star. Iranian and Afghan families know it well as a girls' name. Bangladeshi families, however, also use it for sons; Naheed and Nahida are related spellings.
Is Nahid a Muslim name?
Iranian, Afghan, Pakistani and Bangladeshi Muslims all use Nahid. It is a Persian word, not an Arabic one, naming the planet Venus.
How popular is Nahid?
Nahid is a common girls' name in Iran and Afghanistan, and in Bangladesh it is also used for boys.
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Spellings and variants of Nahid
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Nahid mean?
Nahid means 'The planet Venus'. It is of Persian origin.
Is Nahid a Muslim name?
Iranian, Afghan, Pakistani and Bangladeshi Muslims all use Nahid. It is a Persian word, not an Arabic one, naming the planet Venus.
How do you pronounce Nahid?
Nahid is pronounced nah-HEED.
Is Nahid a boy or girl name?
Nahid is usually a girl name.