Raid

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Meaning

Leader

Linguistic Origin

Arabic

Islamic Classification

General Muslim usage

Regional Usage

Worldwide Muslim usage

Global Spellings

Arabic غارة

Urdu چھاپہ مارا۔

Persian حمله کنید

Turkish Yağma

Bengali অভিযান

Indonesian Serangan

Pashto برید

Alternate Spellings

Raeed

If you are looking for a strong and significant name for your son, Raid is a standout choice. The name holds the profound meaning of 'Leader', reflecting qualities that parents often wish to bestow upon their child.

While popular in Arabic regions, Raid has a modern appeal that transcends borders. It is an excellent choice for a modern Muslim family honoring tradition.

Raid, like Ra'Id, comes from the Arabic root r-w-d, meaning "leader."

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Etymology

From the Arabic root ر-و-د (r-w-d, 'to explore, lead'). Raid means 'pioneer, leader.'

Islamic Significance

Sovereignty is treated in the Quran as lent rather than owned: say, O God, owner of sovereignty, you give sovereignty to whom you will and take it from whom you will (3:26).