Khaled
Meaning of Khaled
Khaled is a male name with Arabic origins. In Arabic, it is pronounced as KAH-led (/ˈkælɛd/). In English, it can be pronounced as kah-LED (/kɑːˈlɛd/). The name has variations such as Khalid.
In the United States of America, Khaled has been consistently given to newborns over the years. It peaked in popularity in 2021 with 108 occurrences and a rank of 1590. In recent years, it has remained relatively popular, consistently appearing on the list of top names for baby boys.
The name Khaled carries a strong cultural association with the Arab world. It is derived from the Arabic word "khālid," meaning eternal or immortal. As such, parents who choose this name may be drawn to its profound meaning and connection to longevity.
With its rich cultural heritage and growing popularity, Khaled is an excellent choice for parents seeking a meaningful and distinctive name for their baby boy.
Pronunciation
Arabic
- Pronunced as KAH-led (/ˈkælɛd/)
English
- Pronunced as kah-LED (/kɑːˈlɛd/)
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Notable People Named Khaled
| Khaled Hosseini is an Afghan-American novelist, UNHCR goodwill ambassador, and former physician known for his critically acclaimed novels set in Afghanistan. |
| Khaled bin Mohamed Al Nahyan - Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan is the Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and the eldest son of Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates. |
| Khaled Youssef is an Egyptian director and film writer known for his realistic cinéma vérité style and for addressing social and political issues in his films. |
| Khaled Abou El Fadl - Khaled Abou el Fadl is a distinguished professor of law at UCLA, specializing in Islamic jurisprudence and human rights, and is known for promoting humanistic interpretations of Islam. |
| Khaled Almilaji is a Syrian doctor known for his humanitarian work and for being affected by the U.S. Executive Order 13769. |
| Khaled Mohieddine was an Egyptian revolutionary, politician, and military officer who played a key role in the Egyptian Revolution of 1952. |
| Khaled Khalifa, a Syrian novelist, screenwriter, and poet, achieved three nominations and two shortlistings for the International Prize for Arabic Fiction. |
| Khaled Mattawa is a prominent Libyan poet, Arab-American writer, and literary translator, known for his work in translating Arabic poetry into English and as an Assistant Professor of creative writing at the University of Michigan. |
| Khaled Narey is a Togolese professional footballer who plays as a winger or full-back for Saudi Pro League club Al-Khaleej and represents the Togo national team. |
| Khaled Mahfoudh Bahah is a Yemeni politician and diplomat who served as Prime Minister and Vice President of Yemen, and currently holds the position of Yemen's Ambassador to Egypt. |
| Khaled Kabub is the first Muslim member to be permanently appointed to the Supreme Court of Israel, serving as an Israeli-Arab judge. |
| Khaled Habib El-Kebich is a multi-talented Algerian film director, composer, singer-songwriter, and actor. |
| Khaled Khoja is a Syrian-Turkish politician who served as the president of the National Coalition for Syrian Revolutionary and Opposition Forces from 2015 to 2016, and is fluent in both Turkish and Arabic. |
| Khaled Jarrar is a Palestinian visual artist known for his diverse work in photography, video art, sculpture, installation art, and performance art, focusing on issues related to the occupation of Palestine, and is based in Ramallah, Palestine. |
| Khaled El-Moatamadawi is an accomplished Egyptian freestyle wrestler, known for his bronze medal win at the 2019 African Games and his two gold medals at the African Wrestling Championships. |
