Khalid
Meaning of Khalid
Khalid is a strong and powerful name for a baby boy. It has origins in Arabic and carries a meaningful significance. In American English, it is pronounced as KAH-lid (/kɑːlɪd/), while in British English, the pronunciation remains the same. The Arabic pronunciation is HAH-leed (/kæˈliːd/). This name also has a variation, Khaled. Over the years, Khalid has been consistently used as a baby name in the United States. Although its popularity has fluctuated, it remains an attractive choice for parents looking for a timeless and unique name.
Pronunciation
Arabic
- Pronunced as HAH-leed (/kæˈliːd/)
English
- Pronunced as KAH-lid (/kɑːlɪd/)
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Notable People Named Khalid
| Khalid, also known as Khalid Donnel Robinson, is an American singer and songwriter from El Paso, Texas, who gained fame with his hit singles "Location" and "Young Dumb & Broke," and his debut album "American Teen," which received critical acclaim and commercial success. |
| Khalid bin Abdullah Al Saud was a prominent member of the House of Saud known for his extensive business interests and as the owner of Juddmonte Farms, where he made significant contributions to the world of thoroughbred horseracing. |
| Khalid bin Sultan Al Saud is a former deputy minister of defense and a member of the House of Saud. |
| Khalid bin Faisal Al Saud is a prominent Saudi Arabian politician, artist, and poet who has served as the governor of Makkah Province and the minister of education, with a long-standing career in public service. |
| Khalid bin Salman Al Saud is a prominent Saudi Arabian diplomat and politician, currently serving as the Minister of Defense and the younger brother of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. |
| Khalid Yasin is an American Islamic preacher and former Christian known for his lectures in the United Kingdom and around the world. |
| Khalid Mahmood is a prominent British Labour Party politician and the longest serving Asian Member of Parliament, representing Birmingham Perry Barr since 2001. |
| Khalid al-Zahrani - Khalid Saeed Ahmad al-Zahrani, a Saudi candidate for the September 11 hijackers, was an al-Qaeda member who was held in extrajudicial detention at the Guantanamo Bay detention camps and later repatriated in 2007. |
| Khalid bin Saud bin Abdulaziz Al Saud was a ruler of the Second Saudi State in the Emirate of Najd from 1838 to 1841, during a period of regional power struggles. |
| Khalid Al Qasimi was an Emirati royal and fashion designer who founded the Qasimi fashion label and passed away in London in 2019. |
| Khalid Al-Islambuli - Khalid al-Islambuli was an Egyptian military officer known for his role in the assassination of Egyptian president Anwar Sadat, and he later became a symbol for Islamic movements. |
| Khalid al-Jader (1922–1988) was an influential Iraqi artist, administrator, and scholar known for his pioneering contributions to modern abstract art in Iraq. |
| Khalid al-Azm was a prominent Syrian politician and five-time interim Prime Minister, as well as Acting President in 1941, hailing from the influential al-Azm political family. |
| Khalid Latif is a former Pakistani cricketer known for his role as an opening batsman and for captaining Pakistan during the 2004 Under-19 Cricket World Cup and the 2010 Asian Games. |
| Khalid Sinouh is a former professional footballer from the Netherlands who played as a goalkeeper and represented Morocco at the international level. |
