Jihad Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Jihad Name at a Glance

Name	Jihad
Meaning	Spiritual striving. Holy war..
Origin	Muslim
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Jihad Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Jihad means “Spiritual striving. Holy war”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Jihad Name Origin

Our database records Jihad under Muslim origin. Browse more Muslim baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Jihad a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Jihad is listed as a boy name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Jihad

When considering Jihad for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.