Khalid
خالدIn Arabic
- Meaning
- Eternal, lasting; also the name of the general Khalid ibn al-Walid
- For
- A boy
- Origin
- Arabic
- Other spellings
- Chalid, Khaalid, Khaled, Khalide
Islamic naming guidance
- Recommended
Draft: not yet reviewed by a scholar. This is not a fatwa.
Name of a companion of the Prophet
Khalid ibn al-Walid first fought against the Muslims, then converted and became a great commander under Abu Bakr and Umar.
Confidence: high
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