Khaleda as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Khaleda

What is the meaning of the name Khaleda ?

The baby name Khaleda is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced kha-LEE-dah (Arabic: [xɑːˈliːda]; common English: /kəˈliːdə/ or /kɑːˈliːdə/).

Khaleda is Arabic in Origin.

Khaleda is the South Asian transliteration of Arabic Khālida (خالدة), the feminine form of Khālid, from the Semitic root kh-l-d “to last, abide.” It means “everlasting, immortal, enduring.” Pronounced kha-LEE-dah in Arabic, the e in Khaleda reflects Bengali/Urdu vowel habits. Common variants and spellings include Khalida, Khalidah, Halida (Bosnian/Indonesian), and Turkish Halide; the masculine counterparts are Khalid/Khaled. Related words appear in Qur’anic expressions such as jannātu ’l-khuld, the “gardens of eternity.”

The name occurs across the Arabic-speaking world but gained particular currency in South Asia in the late 20th century, notably through Bangladeshi stateswoman Khaleda Zia. Usage conveys qualities of steadfastness and permanence prized in Islamic and Arabic naming traditions, and it remains familiar in Bangladesh, Pakistan, the Gulf, and diasporic communities. Short forms are uncommon, though some families use Khalida or Halida as gentler alternatives.