Jihad Meaning

What does Jihad mean?

The name Jihad is of Arabic origin.

The meaning of Jihad is "struggle, holy war".

Jihad is generally used as a boy's name.

It consists of 5 letters and 2 syllables and is pronounced Ji-had.

The Given Name Jihad

Jihad appeals to parents who seek a name with genuine depth.

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Jihad Popularity

In the U.S. in 2018, it ranked 4,018 in baby name popularity for boys with 26 occurrences. Less than 5 girls were given the name.

In contrast, the year before it ranked 3,708 in baby name popularity for boys with 29 occurrences. Less than 5 girls were given the name.

View the Jihad Name Popularity Page to see how the popularity trend for Jihad has changed since 1880, or to compare the popularity of Jihad to other names.

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Jihad Numerology

Destiny Number, Life Path Number, Soul Urge and Personality Number. These Numerological numbers may tell your child's story. Take a look at the Numerology Of Jihad.

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Jihad Name Fun

Would you like to fingerspell the name Jihad in American Sign Language?

Then just follow the diagram below.

Be creative with the name Jihad.

Just for fun, see the name Jihad in Hieroglyphics, learn about ancient Egyptian Hieroglyphics and write a Hieroglyphic message.

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