Zahide means “pious, devout”. It comes from Arabic. It is documented as a girl's name in Uyghur and also used in Turkish and Azerbaijani.
- Zahide is a name of Arabic origin.
- It is recorded for Turkish, Uyghur and Azerbaijani.
- 3 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 6 letters.
What does Zahide mean?
تەقۋادار، دىندار زايىدەLiteral meaning
Zahide (زاھىدە) is a Uyghur girl's name recorded in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names, which explains it as “pious, devout” and gives its origin as Arabic.[1]
Meaning themes: Faith and devotion
Zahide in Turkish, Uyghur and Azerbaijani
What does Zahide mean in Turkish?
In Turkish the name is written Zahide. No separate Turkish gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “pious, devout” applies. It is recorded as a girl's name.
What does Zahide mean in Uyghur?
In Uyghur the name is written زاھىدە and Zahide (ULY transliteration). No separate Uyghur gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “pious, devout” applies. It is recorded as a girl's name.[1]
What does Zahide mean in Azerbaijani?
In Azerbaijani the name is written Zahidə. No separate Azerbaijani gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “pious, devout” applies. It is recorded as a girl's name.
Where does the name Zahide come from?
Arabic, borrowing. The Dictionary of Uyghur Names gives the origin as Arabic.[1]✓ Documented
Which languages use the name Zahide?
Zahide is used as a given name in Turkish, 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.
Zahide across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish | ZahideLatin | Girl | same as above: “pious, devout” | Editorial |
| Uyghur | زاھىدەArabic script | Girl | same as above: “pious, devout” | Documented[1] |
| Azerbaijani | ZahidəLatin | Girl | 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 Zahide
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 Zahide
Variants and linked names
- ZahidBoy“pious, devout”
Names with a similar meaning
Sibling names for Zahide
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 Zahide rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- TakiyeGirl“devout, avoiding wrongdoing”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme faith and devotion
- EzizidinBoy“dear person of the faith, honoured person of the faith”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme faith and devotion
- “servant of religion”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme faith and devotion
- GülmamGirl“flower of faith”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme faith and devotion
- GülmanGirl“flower of faith”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme faith and devotion
- TajidinBoy“crown of the faith”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme faith and devotion
- BektöreBoy“one faithful to firm customs”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme faith and devotion
- RexmidinBoy“mercy of the faith”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme faith and devotion
Common questions about Zahide
What does the name Zahide mean?
Zahide means “pious, devout”. It comes from Arabic. It is documented as a girl's name in Uyghur and also used in Turkish and Azerbaijani.
Is Zahide a girl's or a boy's name?
Zahide is recorded as a girl's name. By language: Turkish: girls; Uyghur: girls; Azerbaijani: girls.
Where does Zahide come from?
Zahide is of Arabic origin according to our origin records. Read the origin section above for the sources.
Which languages use Zahide?
Zahide is recorded for Turkish, 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 Zahide spelled in other scripts?
Recorded spellings: Zahide (Latin), زاھىدە (Arabic script), Zahidə (Latin). Romanizations and rule-based conversions are labelled as such in the spelling table.
How many syllables does Zahide have?
Zahide has 3 syllables by our approximate count of vowel groups in the spelling, and 6 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 زايىدە; entry in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names; listed as a Uyghur given name (feminine); origin: Arabic (+2 more)
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