Zayd
Zayd is a Muslim boy name of Arabic origin, meaning “Increase, growth, abundance”.
| Meaning | Increase, growth, abundance |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Written as | زيد |
| Pronunciation | ZAYD |
| Tradition | Muslim |
| Used in | Worldwide |
Meaning and origin of Zayd
Spelled exactly as in Arabic, Zayd means increase or abundance and comes from the root z-y-d, to grow. Its most honoured bearer, Zayd ibn Ḥāritha, was brought up in the Prophet's ﷺ own household and holds the distinction of being the only Companion whose name appears in the Quran. Another, Zayd ibn Thābit, worked as a scribe for the Prophet ﷺ and later supervised the gathering of the Quran into written form under Abu Bakr and ʿUthmān.
Is Zayd a Muslim name?
Zayd is a classic Muslim name honouring two leading Companions. Zayd is named in the Quran: 'So when Zayd had ended his relationship with her...' (Quran 33:37).
How popular is Zayd?
Many English-speaking Muslims prefer this spelling of a name used across the Muslim world.
Gifts with the name Zayd
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Spellings and variants of Zayd
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Zayd mean?
Zayd means 'Increase, growth, abundance'. It is of Arabic origin.
Is Zayd a Muslim name?
Zayd is a classic Muslim name honouring two leading Companions. Zayd is named in the Quran: 'So when Zayd had ended his relationship with her...' (Quran 33:37).
How do you pronounce Zayd?
Zayd is pronounced ZAYD.
Is Zayd a boy or girl name?
Zayd is usually a boy name.