Khalid
A male given name from the root kh-l-d meaning 'eternal, everlasting'.
- Root
- kh-l-d (خ-ل-د)
- Gender
- Male
- Meaning
- Eternal, everlasting
- Origin
- Arabic
Meaning and root
Khalid derives from the root kh-l-d (خ-ل-د), 'to last forever, to be eternal'. The form khālid is an active participle: 'lasting, everlasting'.
Usage
An old Arab name, famously borne by the commander Khālid ibn al-Walīd. It remains among the most common male names in Arabia, and several families and groups carry names derived from it.
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Khalid mean?
It means 'eternal, everlasting', from the root kh-l-d ('to last forever').
Sources
- ابن منظور، لسان العرب، 711هـ — مادة: خلد
Last reviewed: 2026-07-09