Zaheed
Arabic · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Zaheed
Zaheed is an Arabic name derived from the root word "zahid," meaning ascetic, pious, or one who renounces worldly pleasures in pursuit of spiritual devotion.
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Etymology
Zaheed is an Arabic name derived from the root word "zahid," meaning ascetic, pious, or one who renounces worldly pleasures in pursuit of spiritual devotion. The name has linguistic roots in Semitic languages and reflects Islamic virtues of abstinence and religious dedication.
The name is predominantly used in Muslim-majority cultures across the Arab world, South Asia, and other Islamic communities, with historical significance tied to Sufi traditions that emphasized asceticism and spiritual discipline.
Zaheed currently ranks #8,714 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2020.
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