Zahit means “pious, devout”. It is documented as a boy's name in Uyghur and also used in Turkish.
- It is recorded for Turkish and Uyghur.
- 2 syllables (counted from the spelling) and 5 letters.
What does Zahit mean?
تەقۋادار، دىندارLiteral meaning
Zahit (زاھىت) is a Uyghur boy's name recorded in the Dictionary of Uyghur Names, which explains it as “pious, devout”.[1]
Meaning themes: Faith and devotion
Zahit in Turkish and Uyghur
What does Zahit mean in Turkish?
In Turkish the name is written Zahit. No separate Turkish gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “pious, devout” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.
What does Zahit mean in Uyghur?
In Uyghur the name is written زاھىت and Zahit (ULY transliteration). No separate Uyghur gloss is recorded, so the general meaning “pious, devout” applies. It is recorded as a boy's name.[1]
Which languages use the name Zahit?
Zahit is used as a given name in Turkish and Uyghur. The table shows for each language whether the use is documented by a cited source or comes from our editorial research.
Zahit across Turkic languages
| Language | Spelling | Gender | Meaning in this language | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish | ZahitLatin | Boy | same as above: “pious, devout” | Editorial |
| Uyghur | زاھىتArabic script | Boy | same as above: “pious, devout” | Documented[1] |
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 Zahit
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 Zahit
Variants and linked names
- ZahidBoy“pious, devout”
Names with a similar meaning
Sibling names for Zahit
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 Zahit rank first. Siblings do not have to match; these are only ideas.
- HilalidinBoy“crescent of the faith”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme faith and devotion
- EseddinBoy“lion-like hero of the faith”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme faith and devotion
- Shara'udinBoy“the sharia (law) of the faith”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme faith and devotion
- ŞahadettinBoy“witness of the faith; sign of the faith”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme faith and devotion
- EbrarGirl“the pious, the righteous”same language (turkish) · also shares the theme faith and devotion
- SupizadeBoy“pious son”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
- Güli'imanGirl“flower of faith”same language (uyghur) · also shares the theme faith and devotion
Common questions about Zahit
What does the name Zahit mean?
Zahit means “pious, devout”. It is documented as a boy's name in Uyghur and also used in Turkish.
Is Zahit a girl's or a boy's name?
Zahit is recorded as a boy's name. By language: Turkish: boys; Uyghur: boys.
Which languages use Zahit?
Zahit is recorded for Turkish and Uyghur. 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 Zahit spelled in other scripts?
Recorded spellings: Zahit (Latin), زاھىت (Arabic script). Romanizations and rule-based conversions are labelled as such in the spelling table.
How many syllables does Zahit have?
Zahit 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); spelling زاھىت (+1 more)
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