Jihad

Jihad Meaning & Origin

About Jihad
The name "Jihad" is of Arabic origin and holds a complex meaning. It is derived from the Arabic word "jahada," which means "to strive" or "to struggle." In Islamic context, Jihad refers to a spiritual struggle or striving to maintain faith and righteousness. It can also encompass a physical struggle in defense of Islam or for a just cause. However, it is important to note that the term has been widely misunderstood and misused, often associated solely with violence, whereas its true essence lies in personal and collective efforts towards self-improvement, justice, and peace.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Jihad are male.

Jihad Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 57.14% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
JHT
🗽 NYSIIS
JA
🔊 Soundex
J030
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
JH IY1 HH AE0 D
🌐 IPA
/ˈʤihɑd/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('JHT', 'AHT')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
J300

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Jihad in Braille

Here's how to represent Jihad in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Jihad in braille

How to Spell the Name Jihad in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Jihad using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Jihad in sign language

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