Girl name
Zahide name meaning
“ascetic; devoted to worship”
Zahide means ascetic or devoted to worship. It comes from Arabic zāhida, the feminine form of zāhid, and belongs to the vocabulary of zuhd, detachment from worldly comforts. Used for girls in Türkiye, the name has a direct linguistic connection with the related masculine name Zahit.
- Gender
- ♀ Girl
- Origin
- Arabic
- Syllables
- 3
- Popularity
- In TÜİK lists
What does Zahide mean?
Ascetic; devoted to worship
In Turkish: dünya nimetlerinden uzak duran; kendini ibadete veren
Zahide evokes zuhd, a concept discussed in religious and Sufi literature. Its meaning centres on restraint toward worldly pleasures and attention to worship. It is linguistically paired with Zahit; the religious sense of the word does not establish anything about a bearer's beliefs or way of life.
How popular is Zahide?
Official figures: TÜİK newborn name lists (2018–2025, the top 30 for Türkiye and each of the 81 provinces every year) and the most common names in the population.
- Province lists
- 5provinces
Where is Zahide in the top 30?
5 provinces · the latest year each province listed it
Source: TurkStat (TÜİK), Address-Based Population Registration System. The lists cover the top 30 names per year, sex and province; no official counts are published for less common names. All statistics →
Origin of the name Zahide
From Arabic zāhida, the feminine form of zāhid, an ascetic or devout worshipper. It belongs to the vocabulary of zuhd, detachment from worldly pleasures.
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 Zahide
Double-name ideas built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each name.
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Zahide Raziye
Meaning of each name
- Zahide: ascetic; devoted to worship
- Raziye: content, satisfied, well pleased
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Felek Zahide
Meaning of each name
- Felek: the heavens; fortune, fate
- Zahide: ascetic; devoted to worship
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Zahide Fatoş
Meaning of each name
- Zahide: ascetic; devoted to worship
- Fatoş: an affectionate form of Fatma
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Asyanur Zahide
Meaning of each name
- Asyanur: Asia and light
- Zahide: ascetic; devoted to worship
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Zahide Amine
Meaning of each name
- Zahide: ascetic; devoted to worship
- Amine: safe, secure, free from fear
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Vuslat Zahide
Meaning of each name
- Vuslat: longed-for reunion; meeting the beloved
- Zahide: ascetic; devoted to worship
How to pronounce Zahide
| Syllables | 3 · 6 letters · 6-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /zahide/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | زاهده |
| Arabic | زاهدة |
Is Zahide a girl’s name?
Yes, Zahide is used mostly as a girl’s name. See all girl names.
Zahide appears in TÜİK’s most-used name lists. See the statistics section above (Source: TurkStat, ADNKS).
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Zahide
Names with related meanings
- Betül♀Virgin
- Eliz♀God is my oath
- Hanife♀One devoted to belief in one God
- Elis♀My God is my oath
- Lisa♀My God is an oath
- Alyadua♀Loftiness and prayer
- Hamiyet♀Protective zeal
- Saime♀A woman who fasts
- Tutku♂♀İntense desire and deep attachment
- Sacide♀One who prostrates in worship
- Sebile♀Woman devoted to God's path and goodness
- Hamdiye♀Relating to praise and gratitude
Famous people named Zahide
- Zahide Yetiş · b. 1979
- Zahide Çiler Tezcaner
- Zahide Ekici Tekin
- Zahide Küçük
- Zahide Mine Yazıcı
- Zahide Neslihan Ergen
- Zahide Özkan · b. 1962
- Zahide Pamir
- Zahide Yıldırım
- Zahide Yılmaz · b. 1994
FAQ about the name Zahide
What is the meaning of Zahide?
Zahide means “ascetic; devoted to worship”. From Arabic zāhida, the feminine form of zāhid, an ascetic or devout worshipper. It belongs to the vocabulary of zuhd, detachment from worldly pleasures.
Is Zahide a girl’s name?
Yes, Zahide is used mostly as a girl’s name.
Is Zahide in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Zahide nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Zahide?
Zahide is of Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Zahide have?
Zahide has 3 syllables and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Zahide?
Zahide appears in TÜİK’s most-used name lists. See the statistics section above (Source: TurkStat, ADNKS).
What names go well with Zahide?
Some ideas: Zahide Raziye; Felek Zahide; Zahide Fatoş.
Famous people named Zahide?
Notable people named Zahide include Zahide Yetiş, Zahide Çiler Tezcaner, Zahide Ekici Tekin.
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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