Zahida
Arabic · Girl · 3 syllables
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About the name Zahida
Zahida is an Arabic feminine name derived from the root "zahid," meaning ascetic, devout, or one who renounces worldly pleasures in pursuit of spiritual devotion.
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Etymology
Zahida is an Arabic feminine name derived from the root "zahid," meaning ascetic, devout, or one who renounces worldly pleasures in pursuit of spiritual devotion. The name has linguistic roots in classical Arabic and carries connotations of piety and religious dedication.
The name is primarily used in Muslim-majority cultures and Islamic communities across the Middle East, South Asia, and the diaspora, reflecting Islamic values of spiritual commitment and abstinence from material excess.
Zahida currently ranks #17,548 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2021.
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