Muslim boy name
Khalid: name meaning
خالد
“Eternal, everlasting”
BoyGender
ArabicOrigin
NoIn the Qur'an
Khalid ibn al-Walid, the Companion called the 'Sword of Allah'.
The Prophet ﷺ encouraged giving children good names with good meanings, and changed names whose meanings were bad. Many families also follow the sunnah of the aqiqah on the seventh day, when the baby is named.
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Questions
What does Khalid mean?
Khalid (خالد) means "Eternal, everlasting". It is a Arabic name for a boy.
Is Khalid a Muslim name?
Yes. Khalid is used by Muslims around the world. Khalid ibn al-Walid, the Companion called the 'Sword of Allah'.
Is Khalid mentioned in the Qur'an?
Khalid is not mentioned in the Qur'an as a name, but its meaning is good, which is what matters in Islam.