Yazeed
Yazeed is a Muslim boy name of Arabic origin, meaning “He increases, he grows”.
| Meaning | He increases, he grows |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Written as | يزيد |
| Pronunciation | yah-ZEED |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Saudi Arabia, Gulf States, North Africa |
Meaning and origin of Yazeed
Yazeed is built from an Arabic verb and means he increases, a wish that the child will grow and prosper. The name was common in early Islam; Yazid ibn Abi Sufyan was a Companion who led troops in the conquest of Syria. Some communities avoid it because of the Umayyad caliph Yazid I. It is nonetheless widely used in Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and the other Gulf states.
Is Yazeed a Muslim name?
Companions bore Yazeed, and the verb appears in 'He increases in creation what He wills' (Quran 35:1), though some Shia and South Asian families avoid the name because of Yazid I.
How popular is Yazeed?
It is popular in the Gulf and Saudi Arabia, and the form Yazid is found in North Africa.
Gifts with the name Yazeed
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Spellings and variants of Yazeed
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Yazeed mean?
Yazeed means 'He increases, he grows'. It is of Arabic origin.
Is Yazeed a Muslim name?
Companions bore Yazeed, and the verb appears in 'He increases in creation what He wills' (Quran 35:1), though some Shia and South Asian families avoid the name because of Yazid I.
How do you pronounce Yazeed?
Yazeed is pronounced yah-ZEED.
Is Yazeed a boy or girl name?
Yazeed is usually a boy name.