ذہین

Zaheen

boyUrdu, from Arabic dhahīn

Zaheen is a Muslim boy name meaning “Intelligent, sharp-minded”.

MeaningIntelligent, sharp-minded
GenderBoy
OriginUrdu, from Arabic dhahīn
Arabic spellingذہین
Pronunciationzah-HEEN
Arabic rootذ ه ن (dh-h-n) — mind, intellect
Muslim name?Islamic / Arabic name

Meaning and origin of Zaheen

Zaheen is the Urdu word for intelligent or clever, from Arabic dhahīn, which is related to dhihn, mind. Urdu pronounces the Arabic dh as z. It is used as a boy's name in Pakistan and India, though in daily speech it is also simply the adjective for a bright student.

Is Zaheen a Muslim name?

Yes. Zaheen is a name used by Muslims in South Asia, from an Arabic word meaning intelligent.

Where is the name Zaheen used?

Mostly used in Pakistan and India.

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Spellings and variants of Zaheen

ZahinDhahin

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Zaheen mean?

Zaheen means 'Intelligent, sharp-minded'. It comes from Urdu, from Arabic dhahīn.

Is Zaheen a Muslim name?

Yes. Zaheen is a name used by Muslims in South Asia, from an Arabic word meaning intelligent.

How do you write Zaheen in Arabic?

Zaheen is written ذہین in Arabic script.

How do you pronounce Zaheen?

Zaheen is pronounced zah-HEEN.

Updated October 2026 · Researched by the Modern Muslim Names team. Spotted a mistake? Let us know.