Zaahidah
Zaahidah is a Muslim girl name of Arabic origin, meaning “Devout, ascetic woman”.
| Meaning | Devout, ascetic woman |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Written as | زاهدة |
| Pronunciation | ZAH-hi-dah |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Pakistan, India, South Africa |
Meaning and origin of Zaahidah
Zaahidah is a way of writing Zāhida, the feminine form of Zāhid. It describes a woman who keeps her life simple and gives her heart to God rather than to worldly comforts. The name comes from the Arabic root z-h-d, meaning to renounce or abstain, and the h at the end stands in for the Arabic feminine ending. Muslim families in South Asia and South Africa are the ones who use it most.
Is Zaahidah a Muslim name?
Zaahidah is an Arabic Muslim name, the feminine counterpart of Zahid. It praises a woman's devotion and her freedom from attachment to the world.
How popular is Zaahidah?
You are most likely to meet it among South Asian Muslims and in South Africa.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Zaahidah mean?
Zaahidah means 'Devout, ascetic woman'. It is of Arabic origin.
Is Zaahidah a Muslim name?
Zaahidah is an Arabic Muslim name, the feminine counterpart of Zahid. It praises a woman's devotion and her freedom from attachment to the world.
How do you pronounce Zaahidah?
Zaahidah is pronounced ZAH-hi-dah.
Is Zaahidah a boy or girl name?
Zaahidah is usually a girl name.