Cahid
Cahid is a Muslim boy name meaning “One who strives and makes effort”.
| Meaning | One who strives and makes effort |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Arabic, Turkish form |
| Arabic spelling | جاهد |
| Pronunciation | jah-HEED |
| Arabic root | ج ه د (j-h-d) — to strive, to exert effort |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Cahid
Cahid, usually spelled Cahit in modern Turkish, comes from the Arabic jāhid, one who strives hard. It shares its root with jihād and ijtihād, both about exerting effort. The name was popular in early Republican Turkey and is familiar through the poet Cahit Sıtkı Tarancı.
Is Cahid a Muslim name?
Yes. Cahid is the Turkish form of an Arabic name meaning one who strives, and it is used by Muslim families in Turkey.
Is Cahid in the Quran?
The root appears in 'Strive against them with it a great striving' (Quran 25:52).
Where is the name Cahid used?
Mainly Turkish, where Cahit is now the more common spelling.
Gifts with the name Cahid
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Cahid mean?
Cahid means 'One who strives and makes effort'. It comes from Arabic, Turkish form.
Is Cahid a Muslim name?
Yes. Cahid is the Turkish form of an Arabic name meaning one who strives, and it is used by Muslim families in Turkey.
How do you write Cahid in Arabic?
Cahid is written جاهد in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Cahid?
Cahid is pronounced jah-HEED.
Is Cahid mentioned in the Quran?
The root appears in 'Strive against them with it a great striving' (Quran 25:52).