Kholoud
Kholoud is a Muslim girl name meaning “Eternity, immortality”.
| Meaning | Eternity, immortality |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Arabic spelling | خلود |
| Pronunciation | khoo-LOOD |
| Arabic root | خ ل د (kh-l-d) — to last forever, to remain |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Kholoud
Kholoud is the Egyptian and Levantine spelling of Khulūd, 'eternity, permanence', from the same root as Khalid. Writing the u as 'o' reflects how the vowel sounds in Egyptian and Levantine Arabic. The name became popular in the second half of the twentieth century and remains a familiar girl's name in Egypt, Jordan, Syria and Saudi Arabia.
Is Kholoud a Muslim name?
Yes. Kholoud is an Arabic Muslim name meaning 'eternity', echoing the Quranic description of Paradise as the abode of eternity.
Is Kholoud in the Quran?
The word appears in the Quran: 'Enter it in peace. This is the Day of Eternity (al-khulūd)' (Quran 50:34).
Where is the name Kholoud used?
Common in Egypt, Jordan, Syria, Palestine and Saudi Arabia.
Gifts with the name Kholoud
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Kholoud mean?
Kholoud means 'Eternity, immortality'. It comes from Arabic.
Is Kholoud a Muslim name?
Yes. Kholoud is an Arabic Muslim name meaning 'eternity', echoing the Quranic description of Paradise as the abode of eternity.
How do you write Kholoud in Arabic?
Kholoud is written خلود in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Kholoud?
Kholoud is pronounced khoo-LOOD.
Is Kholoud mentioned in the Quran?
The word appears in the Quran: 'Enter it in peace. This is the Day of Eternity (al-khulūd)' (Quran 50:34).