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Tauhid

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Meaning

Oneness of God

Linguistic Origin

Arabic

Islamic Classification

Quranic

Regional Usage

Worldwide Muslim usage

Global Spellings

Arabic التوحيد
Urdu توحید
Persian توحید
Turkish Tevhid
Bengali তৌহিদ
Pashto توحید

Alternate Spellings

The name Tauhid is a classic masculine title rooted in Arabic tradition. It carries a divine connection, translating essentially to 'Oneness of God'. This bestows a sense of spiritual protection upon the bearer.

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

Tauhid, like Tawhid, comes from the Arabic root w-h-d, meaning "oneness of God," the central doctrine of Islam.

Reference Profile

Etymology

From the Arabic root و-ح-د (w-ḥ-d, 'to be one'). Tawhid is the foundational Islamic doctrine of the absolute oneness of God.

Islamic Significance

Tawhid, the affirmation of the absolute oneness of God, is the foundational doctrine of Islam and the first half of the shahada.

Quranic Connection

Surah 112 states it in the shortest terms: 'Say, He is Allah, who is One' (112:1).

Cultural / Regional Usage

Used across the Muslim world.