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Zahid

/ZAH-hid/Hausa & Swahili · a boy’s name

“Arabic-derived: an ascetic, one who renounces worldly excess; by extension, devout or pious.”

In Hausa

How to say it
ZAH-hid
Given to
Boys
Used in
Nigeria, Niger
How common
uncommon
For a girl
Zahida

From the same family

01Zahida“Arabic-derived feminine form: ascetic, devout, or pious.”Hausafemale→︎02Zahir“Arabic-derived: apparent, manifest, clear, or shining.”Hausamale→︎03Zahira“Radiant, shining, and bright”Hausafemale→︎04Zahiru“Arabic-derived: bright, radiant, and clearly seen”Hausamale→︎

In Swahili

How to say it
ZAH-hid
Given to
Boys
Used in
Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda
How common
uncommon

From the same family

01Zahida“Devout, ascetic, pious.”Swahilifemale→︎02Zahir“Bright, radiant, and confident”Swahilimale→︎03Zahira“Radiant, bright, and full of life”Swahilifemale→︎