Fahad
Arabic · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Fahad
Fahad means "leopard" or "cheetah" and derives from the Arabic root word "fihd" (فهد), referring to the spotted big cat.
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Etymology
Fahad means "leopard" or "cheetah" and derives from the Arabic root word "fihd" (فهد), referring to the spotted big cat. The name is primarily used in Arab and Islamic cultures, with historical prominence among Arabian and Gulf royal families, most notably in Saudi Arabia where multiple kings and princes have borne the name.
Fahad currently ranks #2,459 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2024.
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