Small soldier or young warrior
Derived from the Arabic word 'jund' meaning 'soldier', Junaid is a diminutive form signifying a 'small soldier'. It is a name with deep historical roots in Islamic culture, often associated with spiritual strength and discipline.
Less common today
Junaid isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #3,549 in 1999.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Influential 9th-century Persian mystic and central figure in Sufism
Pakistani recording artist and television personality
International Pakistani cricketer
