Boy name
Halid name meaning
“lasting, enduring; immortal”
Halid means lasting, enduring, or immortal. It comes from Arabic khālid, formed from a root expressing remaining and continuing. Used as a masculine given name in Türkiye, it is closely connected with Halit, another Turkish spelling of the same name that preserves its meaning of permanence.
What does Halid mean?
Lasting, enduring; immortal
In Turkish: kalıcı, sürekli; ölümsüz
Halit conveys endurance and continuity through time. It has a clear historical association with the Companion Khalid ibn al-Walid, while Turkish literature provides the example of novelist Halit Ziya Uşaklıgil; the spelling Halid preserves the source name's final consonant more directly.
Origin of the name Halid
From Arabic khālid, derived from a root expressing remaining or enduring. Halid and Halit are Turkish spelling forms of the same name.
| Linguistic origin | Arabic |
|---|---|
| Naming tradition | Islamic |
| In Islamic history | Names found in the Quran, Names of the Companions |
| Is Halid in the Quran? | As a word · خالدا · 4:93, 25:69The source word khālid occurs in the Quran as an adjective expressing permanence, rather than as a personal name. |
| Starts with | H · Ha |
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is common says nothing certain about any one person’s background, faith or origin.
Double names with Halid
Double-name ideas built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each name.
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Halid Abdulsamet
Meaning of each name
- Halid: lasting, enduring; immortal
- Abdulsamet: servant of Allah, the Self-Sufficient
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Vecdi Halid
Meaning of each name
- Vecdi: relating to ecstasy or spiritual rapture
- Halid: lasting, enduring; immortal
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Halid Veysi
Meaning of each name
- Halid: lasting, enduring; immortal
- Veysi: connected with Veys or Uways
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Selahattin Halid
Meaning of each name
- Selahattin: righteousness of the faith; soundness of religion
- Halid: lasting, enduring; immortal
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Halid Muslihittin
Meaning of each name
- Halid: lasting, enduring; immortal
- Muslihittin: one who reforms or improves religion
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Yahya Halid
Meaning of each name
- Yahya: the prophet Yahya's name; associated with life
- Halid: lasting, enduring; immortal
Double names found in TÜİK’s newborn lists: Muhammed Halid.
How to pronounce Halid
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /halid/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | خالد |
Is Halid a boy’s name?
Yes, Halid is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Halid does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 7 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Spellings and similar names
Spellings covered by this page: Hâlid
The same name in other spellings (e.g. Ahmet and Ahmed):
Names that sound like Halid
Names with related meanings
- Ramazan♂The ninth lunar month, observed through fasting
- Recep♂The honored seventh month of the lunar calendar
- Devran♂The passage of time
- Çağlar♂Flows vigorously
- Adar♂The month of March
- Duha♂♀Forenoon
- Ezel♂♀Beginningless past
- Çağdaş♂Living in the same era
- Muammer♂Long-lived
- Ergün♂Early day
- Cumali♂Associated with Friday
- Şaban♂The eighth month of the Islamic calendar
Famous people named Halid
- Halid Ziya Uşaklıgil · b. 1865
- Halid Naci · b. 1875
- Halid-i Cezeri · b. 1800
- Halid Ziya Türkkan · b. 1886
FAQ about the name Halid
What is the meaning of Halid?
Halid means “lasting, enduring; immortal”. From Arabic khālid, derived from a root expressing remaining or enduring. Halid and Halit are Turkish spelling forms of the same name.
Is Halid a boy’s name?
Yes, Halid is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Halid in the Quran?
As a word. The source word khālid occurs in the Quran as an adjective expressing permanence, rather than as a personal name. (e.g.: 4:93, 25:69)
What is the origin of the name Halid?
Halid is of Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Halid have?
Halid has 2 syllables and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Halid?
Halid does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 7 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
What are other spellings of Halid?
Other spellings: Hâlid, Halit.
What names go well with Halid?
Some ideas: Halid Abdulsamet; Vecdi Halid; Halid Veysi.
Famous people named Halid?
Notable people named Halid include Halid Ziya Uşaklıgil, Halid Naci, Halid-i Cezeri.
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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