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Zahid: meaning and origin

زاهد
Meaning
Ascetic; one who does not cling to the world
Arabic
زاهد
Say it
ZAA-hid
Gender
Boy
Origin
Arabic name with a good meaning
Also spelled
Zaahid, Zahed
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About the name

From zuhd, detachment from worldly things.

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Zahid mean?

Ascetic; one who does not cling to the world.

How do you pronounce Zahid?

Say it as ZAA-hid; capitals mark the stressed syllable. In Arabic it is written زاهد.

Is Zahid in the Quran?

No. Zahid is a classical Arabic name with a good meaning; it is not itself a word from the Quran.

Is Zahid a boy's or girl's name?

Zahid is a boy's name.

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