Khalid

Khalid Meaning & Origin

About Khalid
The surname Khalid is of Arabic origin and is derived from the Arabic word "khalid" which means "eternal" or "immortal." It is a common Muslim surname and is often used as a given name as well. The name Khalid carries connotations of everlastingness and endurance, symbolizing the belief in the eternal nature of life and the afterlife.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Khalid is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Khalid: 3,046
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 10,531
  • Frequency per 100k people: 1.03

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Khalid based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

Ranking information for the surname Khalid is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
KLT
🗽 NYSIIS
CA
🔊 Soundex
K0403
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
K AA1 L IH0 D
🌐 IPA
/ˈkɑlɪd/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('KLT', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
K430

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Khalid in Braille

Here's how to represent Khalid in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Khalid in braille

How to sign the name Khalid using Sign Language

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

The name Khalid in sign language

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