Khalid

The name Khalid means "the Immortal" and is derived from the Arabic term khālid, which stands for "immortal" or "eternal." This first name is associated with the historical figure Khālid ibn al-Walīd, a companion of the Prophet Muhammad and a significant military leader during the spread of Islam in the 7th century.

What does the name Khalid mean?

Khalid means "the Immortal" and is derived from the Arabic word khālid, which means "immortal, eternal." The name traces back to Khālid ibn al-Walīd, who was a companion of the Islamic prophet Muhammad and played a central role as a military commander during the Islamic expansion in the 7th century. Khalid is a widely used male first name in the Arab and Islamic world, with over two million bearers, making it one of the most common boy names globally. A prominent bearer of this name is the American R&B singer Khalid Donnel Robinson. Variants of Khalid include Chalid, Halid, Halit, and Khaled, while the feminine form is Khalida.

Where does the name Khalid come from?

Khalid is a male first name of Arabic origin meaning "the Immortal." The etymology comes from the Arabic khālid (خالد), which means "immortal, eternal." Languages: Arabic, Muslim.

How do you pronounce Khalid?

The name Khalid has a distinctive two-syllable structure. It is typically pronounced as "Cha-lid" [xaˈliːt]. The name begins with a pharyngealized sound that gives it a special depth. The second syllable is stressed and carries a long I sound, while the hard ending 'd' lends the name a sense of firmness. Khalid conveys a powerful and dignified feeling – a name with clear contours and harmonious strength.

Popularity

In Germany, the name Khalid enjoys great popularity and currently ranks 581st on the list of the most common male baby names. Its best ranking was in 2018 at 564th place. Over the last ten years, Khalid has been used as a first name about 680 times, placing it 710th in the ten-year statistics. Between 2010 and 2024, it ranks 794th.

Nicknames & pet names

Khalo

Similar first names

Famous people

• Khalid Abdullah (footballer from the USA)
• Khalid Al Muwallid (Saudi Arabian footballer)
• Khalid Askri (footballer from Morocco)
• Khalid Bashir (Pakistani hockey player)
• Khalid Benichou (French footballer)
• Khalid Boulahrouz (footballer)
• Khalid Bounouar (comedian, author, and slam poet)
• Khalid Chalqi (Moroccan footballer)
• Khalid El Aamri (long-distance runner from Morocco)
• Khalid El Boumlili (Moroccan long-distance runner)
• Khalid El Ebrahim (footballer from Kuwait)
• Khalid El Hirech (Moroccan footballer)
• Khalid El-Amin (basketball player from the USA)
• Khalid Hamdaoui (footballer from the Netherlands)
• Khalid Hamid (Pakistani hockey player)
• Khalid Iqbal Yasir (Pakistani writer)
• Khalid Ismail Mubarak (footballer from the United Arab Emirates)
• Khalid Lebhij (footballer from Morocco)
• Khalid Masud (American scholar)
• Khalid Robinson (singer, songwriter)