Jahid

JA-hid

Arabic

"diligence, strive, fight"

Jahid Origin and Meaning

The name Jahid is a boy's name meaning "diligence, strive, fight".

Associated with hard work and determination, Jahid derives from the Arabic word jahada, meaning to "make an effort". Used in Bangladesh, Iraq, Pakistan, and Malaysia, the name is notably borne by cricketers Jahid Javed, Jahid Ahmed, and Jahid Ali, and by musician Jahid Nirob who plays in Bangladeshi rock band, Chirkutt.