Boy name
Jihad name meaning
“striving with one's full effort”
Jihad is a masculine name of Arabic origin meaning striving with one's full effort. It comes from jihād, derived from the root j-h-d, which relates to exertion. In Islamic usage, the word also includes striving in the service of faith, alongside its connection with effort.
What does Jihad mean?
Origin and cultural usage of Jihad
From Arabic jihād, from the root j-h-d relating to exertion. In Islamic usage it includes striving in the service of faith.
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Jihad in Islam and the Quran
Jihad does not appear as a name in the Quran, but its source word (وجهاد) does, for example in QS At-Taubah [9]: 24.
This describes the word and the name, not the religion of anyone who bears it.
Name combinations with Jihad
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Jihad, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Jihad: striving with one's full effort
- Opik: help in achieving good
- Elyas: Yahweh is my God
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Meaning of each word
- Jihad: striving with one's full effort
- Arsy: throne or royal seat
- Mokhamad: much praised
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Jihad Fathur
Meaning of each word
- Jihad: striving with one's full effort
- Fathur: opening, victory
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Meaning of each word
- Alip: first letter of the Arabic alphabet
- Jihad: striving with one's full effort
- Tarmudji: associated with the city of Termez
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Jihad Radi
Meaning of each word
- Jihad: striving with one's full effort
- Radi: content, satisfied or accepting
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Jihad Arsad Rahmatullah
Meaning of each word
- Jihad: striving with one's full effort
- Arsad: better guided, sounder in judgement
- Rahmatullah: mercy from Allah
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How to pronounce Jihad
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /dʒihad/ |
| Arabic script | جهاد |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦗꦶꦲꦢ꧀ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮏᮤᮠᮓ᮪ |
Is Jihad a boy’s name?
Yes, Jihad is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Jihad ranks #2,500 among boy names in our data sample (7 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Jihad
Names with related meanings
- Abdul♂Servant of
- Setiawan♂One who remains loyal
- Abdullah♂Servant of Allah
- Saleh♂Righteous, virtuous, devout
- Prasetyo♂A pledge of loyalty, a solemn vow
- Abidin♂Those who worship
- Muslim♂One who submits to God
- Setyo♂Faithful, true to one's word
- Abdurrahman♂Servant of God, the Most Merciful
- Setia♂♀Steadfast in loyalty
- Setiadi♂Faithful and noble
- Abdi♂Servant, attendant
Famous people named Jihad
- Jihad Asia Pustakawan · b. 1973
- Jihad Fisabilillah · b. 1992
FAQ about the name Jihad
What is the meaning of Jihad?
Jihad means striving with one's full effort. From Arabic jihād, from the root j-h-d relating to exertion. In Islamic usage it includes striving in the service of faith.
Is Jihad a boy’s name?
Yes, Jihad is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Jihad?
Jihad is of Arabic origin.
Is the name Jihad in the Quran?
Jihad does not appear as a name in the Quran, but its source word (وجهاد) does, for example in QS At-Taubah [9]: 24.
How many syllables does Jihad have?
Jihad has 2 syllables (Ji-had) and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Jihad?
Jihad ranks #2,500 among boy names in our data sample (7 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Jihad?
Some ideas: Jihad Opik Elyas; Jihad Arsy Mokhamad; Jihad Fathur.
Famous people named Jihad?
Notable people named Jihad include Jihad Asia Pustakawan, Jihad Fisabilillah.
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