Yazeed
Yazeed is a Muslim boy name meaning “He increases, he grows”.
| Meaning | He increases, he grows |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Arabic spelling | يزيد |
| Pronunciation | yah-ZEED |
| Arabic root | ز ي د (z-y-d) — to increase, to grow |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Yazeed
Yazīd is an Arabic verb form meaning 'he increases', expressing a hope for growth and abundance. It was a common name in early Islam: Yazīd ibn Abī Sufyān was a Companion and a commander in the conquest of Syria. In some communities the name is avoided because of the Umayyad caliph Yazīd I, but it remains in wide use in Saudi Arabia and the Gulf.
Is Yazeed a Muslim name?
Yes. Yazeed is an Arabic Muslim name borne by Companions. Some Shia and South Asian families avoid it because of its association with Yazid I.
Is Yazeed in the Quran?
The verb appears in the Quran: 'He increases in creation what He wills' (Quran 35:1).
Where is the name Yazeed used?
Popular in Saudi Arabia and the Gulf; Yazid is also used 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 comes from Arabic.
Is Yazeed a Muslim name?
Yes. Yazeed is an Arabic Muslim name borne by Companions. Some Shia and South Asian families avoid it because of its association with Yazid I.
How do you write Yazeed in Arabic?
Yazeed is written يزيد in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Yazeed?
Yazeed is pronounced yah-ZEED.
Is Yazeed mentioned in the Quran?
The verb appears in the Quran: 'He increases in creation what He wills' (Quran 35:1).