Cihat
Cihat is a Muslim boy name meaning “Striving, great effort”.
| Meaning | Striving, great effort |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Arabic, Turkish form |
| Arabic spelling | جهاد |
| Pronunciation | jee-HAHT |
| Arabic root | ج ه د (j-h-d) — to strive, to exert effort |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Cihat
Cihat is the modern Turkish spelling of the Arabic Jihād. Turkish often ends such words with t instead of d, as in Cahit and Murat. The name carries the core meaning of the word: striving and effort, especially in the path of God.
Is Cihat a Muslim name?
Yes. Cihat is the Turkish form of Jihad, an Arabic name meaning striving, used by Muslim families in Turkey.
Is Cihat in the Quran?
The word appears in 'Strive against them with it a great striving' (Quran 25:52).
Where is the name Cihat used?
Common in Turkey and among Kurds.
Gifts with the name Cihat
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Cihat mean?
Cihat means 'Striving, great effort'. It comes from Arabic, Turkish form.
Is Cihat a Muslim name?
Yes. Cihat is the Turkish form of Jihad, an Arabic name meaning striving, used by Muslim families in Turkey.
How do you write Cihat in Arabic?
Cihat is written جهاد in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Cihat?
Cihat is pronounced jee-HAHT.
Is Cihat mentioned in the Quran?
The word appears in 'Strive against them with it a great striving' (Quran 25:52).