Halid

Halid is a Turkish form of the Arabic name Khalid. It derives from the Arabic term khālid, which means "immortal" or "infinite," thus designating "the Immortal."

What does the name Halid mean?

Halid, as a Turkish variant of the name Khalid, also derives from the Arabic word khālid, which means "immortal" or "infinite." The name has its roots in Khālid ibn al-Walīd, an important companion of the Prophet Mohammed and an outstanding military leader during the Islamic expansion in the 7th century. An alternative Turkish spelling is Halit, and the feminine form is Halide. Other variants of Khalid include Chalid and Khaled.

Where does the name Halid come from?

The name Halid has Arabic roots and means "the Immortal." The Arabic term khālid (خالد) stands for immortal and infinite. It is also used in Turkish.

How do you pronounce Halid?

Halid is pronounced in German as a two-syllable name: "Ha-lid" [haˈliːt]. The pronunciation begins with an open A sound, while the stressed second syllable with a long I produces a bright sound. The soft ending consonant provides a harmonious conclusion. Overall, Halid conveys a balanced and friendly impression.

Popularity

In Germany, Halid enjoys great popularity and currently ranks 1,282nd on the list of the most common male first names. Its best ranking was achieved in 2014 at 805th place. In the last ten years, Halid has been given as a first name about 380 times, placing it 1,054th in the ten-year statistics. Between 2010 and 2024, it ranks 1,142nd.

Nicknames & pet names

Haldi / Haldiano

Similar first names

Halide

Famous people

• Emin Halid Onat (architect)
• Halid Beslic (singer in Bosnia)
• Halid Muslimovic (Bosnian singer)
• Halid Ziya Usakligil (writer)