Boy name
Ahid name meaning
“pledge; covenant, commitment”
Ahid means pledge, covenant, or commitment. It comes from Arabic ʿahd and is used as a boys’ name in Türkiye. The Turkish word ahit has the same source. A written agreement provides a concrete image of its meaning, while Ahdi is a related given name.
What does Ahid mean?
Pledge; covenant, commitment
In Turkish: verilen söz; anlaşma, taahhüt
Ahid is connected with the binding force of a promise or an agreement between parties. Religious language also uses its source word for covenants involving God. The Arabic noun occurs in the Quran, while Ahdi is a related but distinct form expressing a connection with a pledge.
Origin of the name Ahid
From Arabic ʿahd, meaning a pledge, agreement, or covenant. Turkish also uses the spelling ahit for the common noun.
| Linguistic origin | Arabic |
|---|---|
| Naming tradition | Islamic |
| In Islamic history | Names found in the Quran |
| Is Ahid in the Quran? | As a word · العهد · 17:34The source word عهد occurs in the Quran for a pledge or covenant; sura Al-Isra calls for fulfilling commitments. |
| Starts with | A · Ah |
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is common says nothing certain about any one person’s background, faith or origin.
How to pronounce Ahid
| Syllables | 2 · 4 letters · 4-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /ahid/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | عهد |
Is Ahid a boy’s name?
Yes, Ahid is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Ahid does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Ahid
Names with related meanings
- Ramazan♂The ninth lunar month, observed through fasting
- Abdullah♂Servant of God
- Abdulkadir♂Servant of the All-Powerful
- Abdurrahman♂Servant of the Most Merciful
- Akif♂Steadfastly devoted
- Ferhat♂Hero of the Ferhat and Şirin story
- Abdülhamid♂Servant of God, the Praiseworthy
- Emrullah♂God's command or decree
- Aliyar♂Friend or companion of Ali
- Veli♂Guardian, friend
- İslam♂Submission to God
- Hamdi♂Connected with praise and thanksgiving
FAQ about the name Ahid
What is the meaning of Ahid?
Ahid means “pledge; covenant, commitment”. From Arabic ʿahd, meaning a pledge, agreement, or covenant. Turkish also uses the spelling ahit for the common noun.
Is Ahid a boy’s name?
Yes, Ahid is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Ahid in the Quran?
As a word. The source word عهد occurs in the Quran for a pledge or covenant; sura Al-Isra calls for fulfilling commitments. (e.g.: 17:34)
What is the origin of the name Ahid?
Ahid is of Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Ahid have?
Ahid has 2 syllables and 4 letters.
How popular is the name Ahid?
Ahid does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025).
Sources and method
Meanings and origins draw on language sources and name dictionaries; popularity figures come from TÜİK’s address-based population register, and notable people from Wikidata.
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