Zahid
Zahid is a Muslim boy name of Arabic origin, meaning “Devout; detached from worldly things”.
| Meaning | Devout; detached from worldly things |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Written as | زاهد |
| Pronunciation | ZAH-hid |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Pakistan, India, Bangladesh, Iran |
Meaning and origin of Zahid
Zahid describes a person of zuhd, someone who puts aside the attraction of wealth and comfort for God's sake. It comes from the Arabic root z-h-d, to renounce or abstain. Early ascetics such as al-Hasan al-Basri came to embody this ideal. The name is very widely used in Pakistan and India, and it appears in Iran and the Arab world in the form Zahed.
Is Zahid a Muslim name?
Zahid is an Arabic Muslim name for a devout person who lives simply. It honours zuhd, a long-respected virtue in Islam.
How popular is Zahid?
It is a very familiar name in Pakistan, India and Bangladesh.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Zahid mean?
Zahid means 'Devout; detached from worldly things'. It is of Arabic origin.
Is Zahid a Muslim name?
Zahid is an Arabic Muslim name for a devout person who lives simply. It honours zuhd, a long-respected virtue in Islam.
How do you pronounce Zahid?
Zahid is pronounced ZAH-hid.
Is Zahid a boy or girl name?
Zahid is usually a boy name.