Khalida is from the Arabic خالدة (Khālidah — eternal, immortal, lasting) — foundational feminine of Khalid + foundational from Arabic khalada (to remain forever). A modern American baby name in the broader Arabic-Muslim heritage aesthetic. Khalida is one of the foundational Arabic feminine names — central to traditional Muslim heritage. The foundational Arabic khalid / khalida (eternal) is foundational central to foundational Islamic eschatological heritage + foundational khulūd eternity in paradise + foundational frequently mentioned in foundational Quran (~80+ references) + foundational central to foundational Quranic concept of foundational Jannah eternal paradise. Notable bearer: Khalida Brohi (born 1988) — foundational Pakistani women's rights activist + foundational founder of foundational Sughar Empowerment Society + foundational Forbes 30 Under 30 + foundational pioneering anti-honor-killing activist; foundational Khalida Toumi Algerian Berber feminist + foundational Minister of Communication of Algeria 2002-2014. Foundational Arabic feminine name reflecting Islamic foundational heritage.
Featured throughout Arabic heritage.
Khalida reduces to two.