Zahid

Zahid is a male first name that has its origin in Arabic and means 'the ascetic'. The Arabic word zāhid (زَاهِد) stands for 'ascetic'. This name is very common in the Arabic and Persian regions and can also occur as a surname.

What does the name Zahid mean?

The first name Zahid, which comes from Arabic, means 'the ascetic' and is derived from the Arabic term zāhid (زَاهِد), which means 'ascetic'. Zahid is a popular boy's name in Arabic and Persian countries. A prominent bearer of this name is the Pakistani actor Zahid Ahmed. There are also alternative spellings such as Zahit as well as female variants like Zahida and Zahide.

Where does the name Zahid come from?

The name Zahid has Arabic roots and means 'the ascetic'. The etymology traces back to the Arabic zāhid (زَاهِد), which means 'ascetic'. This name is common in the Arabic and Urdu languages.

How do you pronounce Zahid?

The pronunciation of Zahid is clear and two-syllable. In German, the name is usually pronounced as 'Za-hid' [zaˈhiːt], with the first syllable starting with an open A sound that conveys a warm tone. The second syllable, which is stressed and contains a long I, gives it a bright timbre. The name ends with a D or T sound, which gives it a solid form. Zahid radiates modernity and dignity and appears present, balanced, and strong in character.

Popularity

In Germany, the name Zahid enjoys great popularity and currently ranks 1,212th on the list of the most common male first names. Its best placement was in 2005 at 827th. In the last ten years, Zahid has been given about 200 times, placing it 1,571st in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 1,760th.

Famous people

• Es Lizuan Zahid Amir (Malaysian footballer)
• Zahid Ali (American actor)
• Zahid Fazal (Pakistani cricketer)
• Zahid Hameed (footballer from Pakistan)
• Zahid Hasan (actor from Bangladesh)
• Zahid Hussain (Pakistani cricketer)
• Zahid Khalilov (mathematician)
• Zahid Mohammad (Pakistani cricketer)
• Zahid Razzak (cricketer from Bangladesh)
• Zahid Sadiq (Kenyan cricketer)
• Zahid Saeed (Pakistani cricketer)