Zahid means “pious, devout”. It comes from Arabic. It is documented as a boy's name in Uyghur and Azerbaijani and also used in Tatar.
- Zahid is a name of Arabic origin.
- It is recorded for Uyghur, Azerbaijani and Tatar.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 5 letters.
What does Zahid mean?
تەقۋادار، دىندارLiteral meaning
Zahid (زاھىد) is a Uyghur boy's name recorded in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names, which explains it as “pious, devout” and gives its origin as Arabic.[1,2]
Meaning themes: Faith and devotion
Zahid in Uyghur, Azerbaijani and Tatar
What does Zahid mean in Uyghur?
In Uyghur the name is written زاھىد, Zahid (ULY transliteration), زاھىت, Zayitjan, زايىتجان, Zayit, زايىت and Zahit. No separate Uyghur gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “pious, devout” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.[1]
What does Zahid mean in Azerbaijani?
In Azerbaijani the name is written Zahid. No separate Azerbaijani gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “pious, devout” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.[2]
What does Zahid mean in Tatar?
In Tatar the name is written Zahid (common romanization). No separate Tatar gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “pious, devout” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.
Where does the name Zahid come from?
Arabic, borrowing. The Dictionary of Uyghur Names gives the origin as Arabic.[1]✓ Documented
Which languages use the name Zahid?
Zahid is used as a given name in Uyghur, Azerbaijani and Tatar. 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.
Zahid across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uyghur | زاھىدArabic script زاھىتArabic script, variant ZayitjanLatin, variant زايىتجانArabic script, variant ZayitLatin, variant زايىتArabic script, variant ZahitLatin, variant | Boy | same as above: “pious, devout” | Documented[1] |
| Azerbaijani | ZahidLatin | Boy | same as above: “pious, devout” | Documented[2] |
| Tatar | ZahidLatin, romanized | Boy | same as above: “pious, devout” | 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 Zahid
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.
| Form | Language | Script | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zahid[2] | Azerbaijani | Latin | Native spelling |
| زاھىد[1] | Uyghur | Arabic script | Native spelling |
| Zahid[1] | Uyghur | Latin | Romanization (ULY transliteration) |
| زاھىت[1] | Uyghur | Arabic script | Variant |
| Zayitjan[1] | Uyghur | Latin | Variant (ULY transliteration) |
| زايىتجان[1] | Uyghur | Arabic script | Variant |
| Zayit[1] | Uyghur | Latin | Variant (ULY transliteration) |
| زايىت[1] | Uyghur | Arabic script | Variant |
| Zahit[1] | Uyghur | Latin | Variant (ULY transliteration) |
| Zahid | Tatar | Latin | Romanization (common romanization) |
Names related to Zahid
Names with a similar meaning
Sibling names for Zahid
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 Zahid rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- NasixBoy“adviser; loyal, faithful”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme faith and devotion
- KerimidinBoy“miracle of the faith”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme faith and devotion
- ShayidinBoy“one who bears witness to the faith”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme faith and devotion
- QiyamidinBoy“pillar of the faith”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme faith and devotion
- Shuja'idinBoy“courageous one of the faith”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme faith and devotion
- BehridinBoy“benefit of the faith”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme faith and devotion
- ImirghaziBoy“Emir with the epithet Ghazi”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme faith and devotion
- BurawidinBoy“sinless, pure person of the faith”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme faith and devotion
Common questions about Zahid
What does the name Zahid mean?
Zahid means “pious, devout”. It comes from Arabic. It is documented as a boy's name in Uyghur and Azerbaijani and also used in Tatar.
Is Zahid a girl's or a boy's name?
Zahid is recorded as a boy's name. By language: Uyghur: boys; Azerbaijani: boys; Tatar: boys.
Where does Zahid come from?
Zahid is of Arabic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Zahid?
Zahid is recorded for Uyghur, Azerbaijani and Tatar. 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 Zahid spelled in other scripts?
Recorded spellings: Zahid (Latin), زاھىد (Arabic script), زاھىت (Arabic script), Zayitjan (Latin), زايىتجان (Arabic script), Zayit (Latin). Romanizations and rule-based conversions are labelled as such in the spelling table.
How many syllables does Zahid have?
Zahid 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: تەقۋادار، دىندار; entry in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names; listed as a Uyghur given name (masculine); origin: Arabic (+8 more)
- Wiktionary contributors. Wiktionary entry “Zahid”. Wikimedia Foundation, revision 90096731. Accessed 2026-10-28. Licence: CC BY-SA 4.0.
Supports: classified as a male given name in the Azerbaijani section; listed as a male given name in the Azerbaijani section; headword of the Azerbaijani given-name entry
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