Abeid
Abeid is a Muslim boy name meaning “Little servant (of God)”.
| Meaning | Little servant (of God) |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Arabic, East African spelling |
| Arabic spelling | عبيد |
| Pronunciation | ah-BAYD |
| Arabic root | ع ب د (ʿ-b-d) — to worship, to serve |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Abeid
Abeid is the East African and Zanzibari spelling of ʿUbayd, a diminutive of ʿabd, 'servant', meaning 'humble servant of God'. In Oman and the Swahili coast it is pronounced Abeid or Obeid. Abeid Amani Karume, the first president of Zanzibar, made this spelling widely known.
Is Abeid a Muslim name?
Yes. Abeid is a Muslim name, a form of Ubayd, meaning 'humble servant of God'.
Where is the name Abeid used?
Used in Zanzibar, Tanzania and Oman.
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Spellings and variants of Abeid
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Abeid mean?
Abeid means 'Little servant (of God)'. It comes from Arabic, East African spelling.
Is Abeid a Muslim name?
Yes. Abeid is a Muslim name, a form of Ubayd, meaning 'humble servant of God'.
How do you write Abeid in Arabic?
Abeid is written عبيد in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Abeid?
Abeid is pronounced ah-BAYD.