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Khalid

/KHAH-lid/Fulani & Hausa & Somali & Swahili · a boy’s name

“Enduring and lasting in strength”

In Fulani

How to say it
KHAH-lid
Given to
Boys
Used in
Nigeria, Senegal, Guinea, Mali
How common
common
For a girl
Khalida

Every way to write it

The name & its alternative spellings

KhalidKhaled

From the same family

01Khalida“Enduring and strong through every season of life”Fulanifemale→︎02Khalifa“A successor or leader, carrying a sense of responsibility and honor”Fulanimale→︎03Khalil“Friend; especially a close or beloved friend.”Fulanimale→︎

In Hausa

How to say it
KHAH-lid
Given to
Boys
Used in
Nigeria, Niger
How common
uncommon

From the same family

01Khalifa“(Arabic-derived) A worthy successor and responsible leader”Hausamale→︎02Khalil“(Arabic-derived) A cherished friend and loyal companion”Hausamale→︎

In Somali

How to say it
KHAA-lid
Given to
Boys
Used in
Somalia, Kenya, Ethiopia
How common
common

From the same family

01Khalaf“Arabic Khalaf: successor, descendant, replacement, or one who comes after.”Somalimale→︎02Khaliil“Arabic-derived: a dear and faithful friend”Somalimale→︎

In Swahili

How to say it
kha-LEED
Given to
Boys
Used in
Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda
How common
common · also a surname

Every way to write it

The name & its alternative spellings

KhalidKhaled

Nicknames & short forms

Khal

From the same family

01Khalfan“A welcomed successor who carries the family forward”Swahilimale→︎02Khalida“Everlasting and enduring”Swahilifemale→︎03Khalifa“A worthy successor and responsible leader”Swahilimale→︎04Khalil“A loyal and cherished friend”Swahilimale→︎