Khaled
/K-AA-L-IH-D/
Eternal, immortal — Khaled is an alternate transliteration of Khalid, derived from the Arabic root meaning "to last forever" or "to be immortal." The name is most famously borne by Khalid ibn al-Walid, one of the greatest military commanders in Islamic history, called "Saif Allah al-Maslul" (the Drawn Sword of God) by the Prophet Muhammad himself.
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Yes — Khaled is a Muslim boy name of Arabic origin, meaning “Eternal, immortal — Khaled is an alternate transliteration of Khalid, derived from the Arabic root meaning "to last forever" or "to be immortal." The name is most famously borne by Khalid ibn al-Walid, one of the greatest military commanders in Islamic history, called "Saif Allah al-Maslul" (the Drawn Sword of God) by the Prophet Muhammad himself.”.
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Meaning & origin
Khaled is a boy's name of Arabic origin, traditionally used in Muslim families. The name means "Eternal, immortal — Khaled is an alternate transliteration of Khalid, derived from the Arabic root meaning "to last forever" or "to be immortal." The name is most famously borne by Khalid ibn al-Walid, one of the greatest military commanders in Islamic history, called "Saif Allah al-Maslul" (the Drawn Sword of God) by the Prophet Muhammad himself." and belongs to the Divine cluster — names rooted in sacred meaning and spiritual tradition.
Common among Arab, Pakistani, Bangladeshi, Indonesian, Malaysian, Turkish, Singaporean, American, British families, Khaled carries cultural weight that goes beyond its dictionary definition — it's a name with a story and a community.
What would a baby named Khaled look like?
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See Khaled's baby portrait →What does Khaled's numerology say?
Numerology assigns each name a single-digit destiny number by summing its letter values. Different schools use different mappings — NameRoot computes both so you can see how Khaled resonates in either tradition.
Khaled's destiny number is 5 — but a number only matters in context. The app matches it to your family's own numbers for a real compatibility read. See Khaled's full reading →
Does Khaled go with your family's names?
Khaled breaks into 5 sounds: /K-AA-L-IH-D/. The real test isn't how it sounds alone — it's how it sounds beside the names already in your family: yours, your partner's, and any brothers or sisters. NameRoot scores that harmony, so Khaled sits naturally next to a Mum and Dad like Michael & Anna, or a big sister named Gianna — no awkward clashes, no two names that blur together. Hear Khaled beside your family's names →
Nicknames
Common affectionate forms of Khaled — useful for everyday family conversation, early childhood, or as standalone given names themselves.
Names similar to Khaled
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From the same tradition
Other Muslim boy names, common in Arab families
Sharing the same meaning
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Muslim boy names that open with the same syllables as Khaled
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Common questions about Khaled
What does the name Khaled mean?
Khaled means "Eternal, immortal — Khaled is an alternate transliteration of Khalid, derived from the Arabic root meaning "to last forever" or "to be immortal." The name is most famously borne by Khalid ibn al-Walid, one of the greatest military commanders in Islamic history, called "Saif Allah al-Maslul" (the Drawn Sword of God) by the Prophet Muhammad himself.." It is a boy name of Arabic origin, traditionally used in Muslim families.
Is Khaled a boy or girl name?
Khaled is most commonly used as a boy name.
What is the origin of the name Khaled?
Khaled is of Arabic origin, used in Muslim tradition, commonly among Arab, Pakistani, Bangladeshi families.
Is Khaled a Muslim name?
Yes. Khaled is a boy name traditionally used in Muslim families, of Arabic origin.
What does Khaled mean in Arabic?
Khaled originates from Arabic, where it means "Eternal, immortal — Khaled is an alternate transliteration of Khalid, derived from the Arabic root meaning "to last forever" or "to be immortal." The name is most famously borne by Khalid ibn al-Walid, one of the greatest military commanders in Islamic history, called "Saif Allah al-Maslul" (the Drawn Sword of God) by the Prophet Muhammad himself.."
What are common nicknames for Khaled?
Common short forms of Khaled include Khal.
What is the numerology of Khaled?
Khaled has a Pythagorean destiny number of 5 — freedom and adventurous change.
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