Khalid

Everlasting; immortal.

Khalid is an Arabic masculine name, written خالد. Its meaning, “everlasting” or “immortal,” can suggest something cherished that endures. An early historical bearer was Khalid ibn al-Walid, the seventh-century military leader. This gives the name a place in early Islamic history, while its meaning comes from Arabic vocabulary. Khaled is another established spelling of the name. In Arabic, the first syllable carries the stress and a long a: /ˈxaː.lid/. The opening kh is a single friction sound /x/, produced toward the back of the mouth, rather than a k followed by an h. The spacious first syllable and short ending give Khalid a composed, substantial feel. It may appeal if you like a name with a clear outline and a little weight, without an elaborate length.

Etymology: From Arabic خَالِد (khālid), an active participle from the root خ ل د, associated with remaining and lasting.