Khaled
Khaled is a Muslim boy name meaning “Eternal, everlasting, immortal”.
| Meaning | Eternal, everlasting, immortal |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Arabic spelling | خالد |
| Pronunciation | KHAA-led |
| Arabic root | خ ل د (kh-l-d) — to last forever, to remain |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Khaled
Khaled is the Egyptian and Levantine way of writing Khālid, where the short i is pronounced closer to e. The name means 'everlasting' and is closely tied to Khālid ibn al-Walīd, the Companion and general whom the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ called Sayf Allah, 'the Sword of God'. Famous modern bearers include the Algerian singer Khaled and the Egyptian writer Khaled Khalifa.
Is Khaled a Muslim name?
Yes. Khaled is a spelling of Khalid, a classic Muslim name made famous by the Companion Khalid ibn al-Walid.
Is Khaled in the Quran?
Words from the root kh-l-d are frequent in the Quran, as in 'gardens beneath which rivers flow, abiding therein forever' (Quran 98:8).
Where is the name Khaled used?
The usual spelling in Egypt, the Levant and North Africa.
Gifts with the name Khaled
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Spellings and variants of Khaled
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Khaled mean?
Khaled means 'Eternal, everlasting, immortal'. It comes from Arabic.
Is Khaled a Muslim name?
Yes. Khaled is a spelling of Khalid, a classic Muslim name made famous by the Companion Khalid ibn al-Walid.
How do you write Khaled in Arabic?
Khaled is written خالد in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Khaled?
Khaled is pronounced KHAA-led.
Is Khaled mentioned in the Quran?
Words from the root kh-l-d are frequent in the Quran, as in 'gardens beneath which rivers flow, abiding therein forever' (Quran 98:8).