SALAH LiveAscetic, Devout, One who renounces worldly materialism for Allah
Represents Zuhed (spiritual asceticism) praised in Hadith and Razavi Sufi traditions.
- Origin:
- Arabic
- Transliteration:
- Zāhid • Pronounced: (Zaa-hid)
- Prominent Regional Familiarity
- South Asia, Middle East / Gulf, Southeast Asia, Türkiye, Western Communities
- Naming Tradition
- South Asian Muslim Names,Arabic/Gulf Muslim Names,Turkish Muslim Names,Southeast Asian Muslim Names,Western Muslim Names
- Associated Countries & Lineage
- India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Saudi Arabia, UAE, Kuwait, Qatar, Oman, Bahrain, Indonesia, Malaysia, Türkiye, UK, USA, Canada, Australia
- Primary Quranic / Hadith Source
- Quran (Surah Al-Qasas 28:60) & Hadith
- Authenticated Scholarly Sources
- Fatawa Razawiyyah, Vol. 24
Similar & Related Islamic Names
- عَادِل
Aadil
Just, Upright, Fair, Righteous Ruler - آَفْتَاب
Aaftab
Sun, Bright light, Radiance of guidance - عَامِر
Aamir
Prosperous, Populated, Full of Life, Companion of Prophet ﷺ - عَارِفَة
Aarefa
Learned, Wise, Devout woman of divine gnosis
What is the meaning of the Islamic name Zahid (زَاهِد)?
The Islamic name Zahid (زَاهِد) means "Ascetic, Devout, One who renounces worldly materialism for Allah". It is of Arabic origin and is suitable for a Muslim boy.
What is the Islamic significance of the name Zahid?
Represents Zuhed (spiritual asceticism) praised in Hadith and Razavi Sufi traditions.