Boy name
Ahad name meaning
“one; Sunday”
Ahad is a masculine name from Arabic aḥad, meaning “one,” and also means “Sunday” through Malay usage. The Sunday meaning comes from its use as a day name in Malay. The related Arabic form al-Aḥad is a divine name referring to God's oneness.
What does Ahad mean?
Origin and cultural usage of Ahad
From Arabic aḥad, meaning one. Through Malay, Ahad also became a name for Sunday; al-Aḥad is a divine name referring to God's oneness.
| Linguistic origin | Arabic, Malay |
|---|---|
| Naming tradition | Islamic |
| In Islamic history | Asma ul-Husna (99 Names of God) |
| Starts with | A |
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is commonly used says nothing certain about any one person’s ethnicity, religion or background.
Ahad in Islam and the Quran
Ahad does not appear as a name in the Quran, but its source word (أحد) does, for example in QS Al-Ikhlas [112]: 1.
This describes the word and the name, not the religion of anyone who bears it.
Name combinations with Ahad
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Ahad, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Ahad: one; Sunday
- Ulul: possessors or those who have
- Rohi: my soul; relating to the spirit
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Meaning of each word
- Ahad: one; Sunday
- Rizky: sustenance, provision
- Wildan: boys, young lads
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Ahad Iqbal
Meaning of each word
- Ahad: one; Sunday
- Iqbal: good fortune, success in life
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Meaning of each word
- Nasikin: those devoted to worship
- Ahad: one; Sunday
- Sodik: truthful, honest
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Ahad Usamah
Meaning of each word
- Ahad: one; Sunday
- Usamah: mighty lion
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Meaning of each word
- Ahad: one; Sunday
- Sodik: truthful, honest
- Hanief: upright in faith
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How to pronounce Ahad
| Syllables | 2 · 4 letters · 4-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /ahad/ |
| Arabic script | أحد |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦲꦲꦢ꧀ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮃᮠᮓ᮪ |
Is Ahad a boy’s name?
Yes, Ahad is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 75% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Ahad ranks #3,781 among boy names in our data sample (4 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Ahad
- Ahmad♂More praiseworthy, most deserving of praise
- Asad♂Lion, a large wild cat
- Achmad♂More praiseworthy, most deserving of praise
- Akhmad♂More praiseworthy, most deserving of praise
- Adam♂Human, humankind
- Alam♂World, universe
- Azhar♂Bright, radiant
- Anas♂Companionship, friendly ease
- Aman♂Tranquility and a sense of safety
- Aan♂♀
- Ahmadi♂Associated with Ahmad
- Abas♂Stern-faced or frowning
Names with related meanings
- Fajar♂Light before sunrise
- Hari♂Day
- Ramadhan♂The fasting month of the Islamic calendar
- Purwanto♂Beginning, that which comes first
- Yuli♂♀Associated with the month of July
- Yulianto♂Associated with July
- Harry♂Day
- Ramadhani♂♀Associated with the month of Ramadan
- Syahrul♂A calendar month
- Riyadi♂Connected with a festive holiday
- Febri♂♀Associated with February
- Yanuar♂Associated with January
Famous people named Ahad
- Ahad Tamnge · b. 1971
FAQ about the name Ahad
What is the meaning of Ahad?
Ahad means one; Sunday. From Arabic aḥad, meaning one. Through Malay, Ahad also became a name for Sunday; al-Aḥad is a divine name referring to God's oneness.
Is Ahad a boy’s name?
Yes, Ahad is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 75% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Ahad?
Ahad is of Arabic and Malay origin.
Is the name Ahad in the Quran?
Ahad does not appear as a name in the Quran, but its source word (أحد) does, for example in QS Al-Ikhlas [112]: 1.
How many syllables does Ahad have?
Ahad has 2 syllables (A-had) and 4 letters.
How popular is the name Ahad?
Ahad ranks #3,781 among boy names in our data sample (4 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Ahad?
Some ideas: Ahad Ulul Rohi; Ahad Rizky Wildan; Ahad Iqbal.
Famous people named Ahad?
Notable people named Ahad include Ahad Tamnge.
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