Jihad

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Meaning

Struggle

Origin

Arabic

Global Spellings

Arabic الجهاد
Urdu جہاد
Persian جهاد
Turkish Cihat
Bengali জিহাদ
Pashto جهاد

Alternate Spellings

For parents seeking a noble identity for their baby boy, Jihad offers deep spiritual resonance. The name holds the profound meaning of 'Struggle', reflecting qualities that parents often wish to bestow upon their child.

Pronounced as Jihad, it has a rhythmic flow that makes it memorable and distinct. It is an excellent choice for a modern Muslim family honoring tradition.

Jihad comes from the Arabic root j-h-d, meaning “to strive” or “struggle.” It refers broadly to any form of sincere effort or struggle - spiritual, personal, or otherwise - in the way of Allah.