Zaahid

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Meaning

Ascetic

Origin

Arabic

Global Spellings

Arabic زاهد
Urdu زاہد
Persian زاهد
Bengali জাহিদ
Pashto زاهد

Alternate Spellings

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

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

Zaahid comes from the Arabic root z-h-d, the same root behind “zuhd,” the Islamic and Sufi concept of ascetic renunciation of worldly attachment.