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Khalida

/KHAH-lee-dah/Fulani & Swahili · a girl’s name

“Enduring and strong through every season of life”

In Fulani

How to say it
KHAH-lee-dah
Given to
Girls
Used in
Nigeria, Senegal, Guinea, Mali
How common
common
For a boy
Khalid

Every way to write it

The name & its alternative spellings

KhalidaKhalidah

From the same family

01Khalid“Enduring and lasting in strength”Fulanimale→︎02Khalifa“A successor or leader, carrying a sense of responsibility and honor”Fulanimale→︎03Khalil“Friend; especially a close or beloved friend.”Fulanimale→︎

In Swahili

How to say it
kha-LEE-da
Given to
Girls
Used in
Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda
How common
uncommon
For a boy
Khalid

Every way to write it

The name & its alternative spellings

KhalidaKhalidah

From the same family

01Khalfan“A welcomed successor who carries the family forward”Swahilimale→︎02Khalid“Everlasting and enduring”Swahilimale→︎03Khalifa“A worthy successor and responsible leader”Swahilimale→︎04Khalil“A loyal and cherished friend”Swahilimale→︎