Xalid means “eternal”. It comes from Arabic. It is documented as a boy's name in Uyghur and also used in Azerbaijani.
- Xalid is a name of Arabic origin.
- It is recorded for Uyghur and Azerbaijani.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 5 letters.
What does Xalid mean?
مەڭگۈلۈكLiteral meaning
Xalid (خالىد) is a Uyghur boy's name recorded in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names, which explains it as “eternal” and gives its origin as Arabic.[1]
Xalid in Uyghur and Azerbaijani
What does Xalid mean in Uyghur?
In Uyghur the name is written خالىد, Xalid (ULY transliteration), Xalit and خالىت. No separate Uyghur gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “eternal” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.[1]
What does Xalid mean in Azerbaijani?
In Azerbaijani the name is written Xalid. No separate Azerbaijani gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “eternal” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.
Where does the name Xalid come from?
Arabic, borrowing. The Dictionary of Uyghur Names gives the origin as Arabic.[1]✓ Documented
Which languages use the name Xalid?
Xalid is used as a given name in Uyghur and Azerbaijani. Its origin is Arabic. The table shows for each language whether the use is documented by a cited source or comes from our editorial research.
Xalid across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uyghur | خالىدArabic script XalitLatin, variant خالىتArabic script, variant | Boy | same as above: “eternal” | Documented[1] |
| Azerbaijani | XalidLatin | Boy | same as above: “eternal” | Editorial |
Similar spellings in different languages do not prove a shared origin: two languages can arrive at the same sound from different words. The origin section above states what the sources say.
Spelling variations of Xalid
Forms are shown as recorded, in their original script. Romanizations and rule-based conversions are labelled with their system and are not presented as attested spellings.
Names related to Xalid
Variants and linked names
- XalidəGirl“eternal”
Sibling names for Xalid
Names recorded for the same languages that start with a different letter, so two children are not mixed up. Names that share a meaning theme or an element with Xalid rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- TurghunjanBoy“dear steadfast one”same language (uyghur)
- Mirza'ehmedBoy“the name Ehmed with the epithet Mirza”same language (uyghur)
- MuniyazBoy“one dedicated to the master”same language (uyghur)
- NuramBoy“light of my eyes”same language (uyghur)
- JasaretBoy“courage, bravery; to be bold”same language (uyghur)
- EtiyulBoy“God's gift”same language (uyghur)
- WelideGirl“little girl, baby girl”same language (uyghur)
- NurumBoy“light of my eyes”same language (uyghur)
Common questions about Xalid
What does the name Xalid mean?
Xalid means “eternal”. It comes from Arabic. It is documented as a boy's name in Uyghur and also used in Azerbaijani.
Is Xalid a girl's or a boy's name?
Xalid is recorded as a boy's name. By language: Uyghur: boys; Azerbaijani: boys.
Where does Xalid come from?
Xalid is of Arabic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Xalid?
Xalid is recorded for Uyghur and Azerbaijani. The table shows each language's spelling, gender and evidence label, and a language is listed only when our data records the name for it.
How is Xalid spelled in other scripts?
Recorded spellings: خالىد (Arabic script), Xalit (Latin), خالىت (Arabic script), Xalid (Latin). Romanizations and rule-based conversions are labelled as such in the spelling table.
How many syllables does Xalid have?
Xalid has 2 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 5 letters. Pronunciation can differ by language.
Sources
Numbers in the text point to these sources. The descriptions on this page are written by a fixed template filled only with the stored source facts; source texts are not copied.
- Uyghur Language. Dictionary of Uyghur Names. Uyghur Language (GitHub: uyghur-language/names), revision 075ed994f116b4b9e06c7d013b4fb880db679883. Accessed 2026-10-28. Licence: MIT License.
Supports: Uyghur gloss: مەڭگۈلۈك; entry in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names; listed as a Uyghur given name (masculine); origin: Arabic (+4 more)
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