Ahad
Ahad is a Muslim boy name meaning “The One, unique”.
| Meaning | The One, unique |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Arabic spelling | أحد |
| Pronunciation | AH-had |
| Arabic root | أ ح د (ʾ-ḥ-d) — one, oneness |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Ahad
Ahad means 'One' and, as al-Aḥad, is one of the names of God affirming His absolute oneness. 'Aḥad, Aḥad' was also the famous cry of Bilāl ibn Rabāḥ as he was tortured in Makkah. Many scholars prefer the form ʿAbd al-Aḥad, 'servant of the One', but Ahad on its own is widely used, especially in South Asia.
Is Ahad a Muslim name?
Yes. Ahad is an Islamic name, taken from a name of God. Some families prefer Abdul Ahad out of respect, but Ahad itself is commonly used.
Is Ahad in the Quran?
It opens Surat al-Ikhlāṣ: 'Say, He is Allah, the One (Aḥad)' (Quran 112:1).
Where is the name Ahad used?
Popular in Pakistan, India and Bangladesh.
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Spellings and variants of Ahad
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Ahad mean?
Ahad means 'The One, unique'. It comes from Arabic.
Is Ahad a Muslim name?
Yes. Ahad is an Islamic name, taken from a name of God. Some families prefer Abdul Ahad out of respect, but Ahad itself is commonly used.
How do you write Ahad in Arabic?
Ahad is written أحد in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Ahad?
Ahad is pronounced AH-had.
Is Ahad mentioned in the Quran?
It opens Surat al-Ikhlāṣ: 'Say, He is Allah, the One (Aḥad)' (Quran 112:1).