Boy name
Vahid name meaning
“one, single, unique”
Vahid means “one, single, unique.” It comes from Arabic wāḥid, an adjective expressing oneness or singularity. Used as a masculine name in Türkiye, it is directly related to Vahit, whose final consonant reflects Turkish devoicing. Its meaning evokes a solitary star or a single object standing apart from others.
What does Vahid mean?
One, single, unique
In Turkish: tek, bir ve benzersiz
Vahit combines numerical oneness with the idea of being single. Al-Wāḥid is a divine name, and the Arabic word also occurs in the Quran. It is close in meaning to Ferit and Yekta, but its starting point is specifically the Arabic word for one.
Origin of the name Vahid
Vahit comes from Arabic wāḥid, meaning one or single. The Turkish form has a devoiced final consonant; Vahid is a related spelling.
| Linguistic origin | Arabic |
|---|---|
| Naming tradition | Islamic |
| In Islamic history | Names found in the Quran |
| Is Vahid in the Quran? | As a word · واحد · 2:163, 13:16The Arabic word wāḥid, the source of Vahid, occurs in the Quran as an adjective expressing oneness or singularity. |
| Starts with | V · Va |
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How to pronounce Vahid
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /vahid/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | واحد |
Is Vahid a boy’s name?
Yes, Vahid is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Vahid does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 1 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Spellings and similar names
The same name in other spellings (e.g. Ahmet and Ahmed):
Names that sound like Vahid
- Vacid♂One who finds, obtains, or possesses
- Vafid♂♀One who arrives
- Vahib♂One who gives
- Vahip♂One who gives
- Varid♂♀Arriving, reaching
- Vahap♂Generous giver
- Vahan♂A protective shield
- Vasil♂Royal, belonging to a king
- Vacit♂One who finds, obtains, or possesses
- Vadi♂Low land extending between higher ground
- Vahyi♂Relating to revelation
- Vard♂Rose
Names with related meanings
- Yusuf♂May God add
- İsmail♂God has heard
- Abdullah♂Servant of God
- Abdulkadir♂Servant of the All-Powerful
- Abdurrahman♂Servant of the Most Merciful
- Samet♂Self-sufficient
- İlyas♂My God is Yahweh
- Abdülhamid♂Servant of God, the Praiseworthy
- Nurullah♂God's light
- Beytullah♂The House of God
- Emrullah♂God's command or decree
- Mikail♂Who is like God?
Famous people named Vahid
- Vahid Kayrıcı · b. 1956
FAQ about the name Vahid
What is the meaning of Vahid?
Vahid means “one, single, unique”. Vahit comes from Arabic wāḥid, meaning one or single. The Turkish form has a devoiced final consonant; Vahid is a related spelling.
Is Vahid a boy’s name?
Yes, Vahid is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Vahid in the Quran?
As a word. The Arabic word wāḥid, the source of Vahid, occurs in the Quran as an adjective expressing oneness or singularity. (e.g.: 2:163, 13:16)
What is the origin of the name Vahid?
Vahid is of Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Vahid have?
Vahid has 2 syllables and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Vahid?
Vahid does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 1 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
What are other spellings of Vahid?
Other spellings: Vahit.
Famous people named Vahid?
Notable people named Vahid include Vahid Kayrıcı.
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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