Quaid
Arabic · Boy · 1 syllable
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About the name Quaid
Quaid means "leader" or "chief" and derives from the Arabic word "qāʾid" (قائد), which is the active participle of the verb "to lead." The name is primarily used in Arabic-speaking Muslim communities and gained particular prominence in South Asian history through Muhammad Ali Jinnah, founder of Pakistan, who was titled "Quaid-e-Azam" (Great Leader).
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Etymology
Quaid means "leader" or "chief" and derives from the Arabic word "qāʾid" (قائد), which is the active participle of the verb "to lead." The name is primarily used in Arabic-speaking Muslim communities and gained particular prominence in South Asian history through Muhammad Ali Jinnah, founder of Pakistan, who was titled "Quaid-e-Azam" (Great Leader).
Quaid currently ranks #5,001 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2008.
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