Indian name meaning
Zahid
♂ BoyZa·hid · 2 syllables
Devout; an ascetic
- Origin
- Arabic
- Most used by
- Muslim families
- Commonly used in
- Muslim families across India
From Indian public population records (adults, not newborns).
Compassionate, idealistic and generous — moved by big causes and helping others.
| Z | a | h | i | d |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 4 |
7 + 1 + 5 + 1 + 4 = 18, then 1 + 8 = 9. So Zahid carries the name number 9.
About the name Zahid
Zahid is a boy's name of Arabic origin, most commonly given in Muslim families and popular in Muslim families across India. It carries the meaning “Devout; an ascetic.”
Spoken aloud it is Za·hid — 2 syllables. Zahid turns up occasionally in Indian public population records — recognisable, but not everyday.
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Zahid mean?
Zahid means “Devout; an ascetic.” It is a boy's name of Arabic origin.
Is Zahid a boy or a girl name?
Zahid is traditionally used as a boy's name in India.
What is the origin and religion of the name Zahid?
Zahid is of Arabic origin and is most commonly used in Muslim families in India.
How do you pronounce Zahid?
Zahid has 2 syllables and is said as Za·hid.
What is the numerology number of the name Zahid?
In the Chaldean system, Zahid has the name number 9, “The Humanitarian.”
Is Zahid a common name in India?
Zahid appears 3 times in a set of roughly 30,000 Indian public population records, which rates it “uncommon.”
What names go well with Zahid?
For a sister to Zahid, families often stay within the same Arabic naming tradition — Zainab, Zara, Zoha or Sultana all pair naturally with it.
Which names sound similar to Zahid?
Shahid, Rashid, Nahid or Khurshid share Zahid's ending and have a similar rhythm when spoken.
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