Boy name
Zahit name meaning
“ascetic; detached from worldly pleasures”
Zahit means ascetic or detached from worldly pleasures. It comes from Arabic zāhid, a word related to zühd, the practice of limiting attachment to material comforts. In Türkiye, it is a masculine given name, also written Zahid. The figure of the ascetic in classical poetry provides a literary association for the name.
What does Zahit mean?
Ascetic; detached from worldly pleasures
In Turkish: dünya nimetlerine mesafeli; züht sahibi
Zahit names an ascetic ideal within Islamic thought, emphasizing reduced attachment to worldly pleasures. Turkish poetry often contrasts the zahit and the rind to explore different attitudes to life and devotion. The name derives from that historical concept without indicating a bearer’s beliefs or conduct.
Origin of the name Zahit
From Arabic zāhid, an agent noun associated with zuhd, meaning asceticism or 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 Zahit
Double-name ideas built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each name.
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Zahit Abidin
Meaning of each name
- Zahit: ascetic; detached from worldly pleasures
- Abidin: worshippers; those devoted to worship
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Necat Zahit
Meaning of each name
- Necat: deliverance; escape from danger
- Zahit: ascetic; detached from worldly pleasures
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Zahit Şahap
Meaning of each name
- Zahit: ascetic; detached from worldly pleasures
- Şahap: bright flame; a meteor's light, shooting star
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Hıfzı Zahit
Meaning of each name
- Hıfzı: related to preservation and keeping in memory
- Zahit: ascetic; detached from worldly pleasures
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Zahit Sacit
Meaning of each name
- Zahit: ascetic; detached from worldly pleasures
- Sacit: one who prostrates in worship
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Alinur Zahit
Meaning of each name
- Alinur: exalted; light, radiance
- Zahit: ascetic; detached from worldly pleasures
How to pronounce Zahit
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /zahit/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | زاهد |
Is Zahit a boy’s name?
Yes, Zahit is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data, 92% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Zahit does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 12 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 Zahit
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
Famous people named Zahit
- Zahit Akman · b. 1958
- Zahit Atakan · b. 1923
- Zahit Akdağ · b. 1917
- Zahit Pekindağ · b. 1866
- Zahit Bolaman
- Zahit Büyükişliyen · b. 1946
- Zahit Fındık · b. 1991
- Zahit Örel · b. 1913
- Zahit Uğurlu · b. 2000
FAQ about the name Zahit
What is the meaning of Zahit?
Zahit means “ascetic; detached from worldly pleasures”. From Arabic zāhid, an agent noun associated with zuhd, meaning asceticism or detachment from worldly pleasures.
Is Zahit a boy’s name?
Yes, Zahit is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data, 92% of bearers are male.
Is Zahit in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Zahit nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Zahit?
Zahit is of Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Zahit have?
Zahit has 2 syllables and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Zahit?
Zahit does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 12 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
What are other spellings of Zahit?
Other spellings: Zahid.
What names go well with Zahit?
Some ideas: Zahit Abidin; Necat Zahit; Zahit Şahap.
Famous people named Zahit?
Notable people named Zahit include Zahit Akman, Zahit Atakan, Zahit Akdağ.
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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