Zihad

The name Zihad is derived from the Arabic word 'jihad' (جهاد), which literally means 'struggle' or 'striving.' In an Islamic context, it refers to the religious duty of Muslims to maintain the religion. This can encompass various forms of struggle, including the internal struggle to live a virtuous life, the struggle to build a good Muslim society, and, in some interpretations, defensive warfare.

While the term 'jihad' often carries connotations of warfare in Western media, its primary meaning in Arabic is a broader concept of striving and exertion. The name Zihad, therefore, carries the meaning of one who strives or struggles, often in a spiritual or moral sense. Its usage as a given name is less common than other Arabic names but is found in various Muslim-majority regions.