Jawid
Jawid is a Muslim boy name meaning “Eternal, everlasting”.
| Meaning | Eternal, everlasting |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Persian |
| Arabic spelling | جاوید |
| Pronunciation | jah-WEED |
| Muslim name? | Used by Muslims |
Meaning and origin of Jawid
Jawid is the Afghan and Central Asian rendering of Persian jāvīd (jāvīdān), 'eternal' or 'everlasting'. In Iran it is pronounced Javid, and in Pakistan and India it usually appears as Javed or Javaid. Muhammad Iqbal's famous Persian poem Jāvīd-nāma and his son Javid Iqbal kept the name in high esteem among South Asian Muslims.
Is Jawid a Muslim name?
Jawid is a Persian name rather than an Arabic one, but it is widely used by Muslim families in Afghanistan, Iran and Pakistan. Its meaning, 'eternal', is entirely positive.
Where is the name Jawid used?
Common in Afghanistan in this spelling, and across Iran and South Asia as Javid or Javed.
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Spellings and variants of Jawid
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- Afghan & Pashto Muslim names guide
- Persian Muslim names guide
- Central Asian & Caucasus Muslim names guide
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Jawid mean?
Jawid means 'Eternal, everlasting'. It comes from Persian.
Is Jawid a Muslim name?
Jawid is a Persian name rather than an Arabic one, but it is widely used by Muslim families in Afghanistan, Iran and Pakistan. Its meaning, 'eternal', is entirely positive.
How do you write Jawid in Arabic?
Jawid is written جاوید in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Jawid?
Jawid is pronounced jah-WEED.