Halid
Arabic · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Halid
Halid means "eternal" or "immortal" and derives from the Arabic root ḥ-l-d (حلد), related to the concept of perpetuity and permanence.
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Etymology
Halid means "eternal" or "immortal" and derives from the Arabic root ḥ-l-d (حلد), related to the concept of perpetuity and permanence. The name is primarily used in Islamic, Turkish, and Balkan cultures, with historical prominence among Ottoman and Muslim communities.
Halid currently ranks #8,484 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2023.
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