Zayd
Zayd is a Muslim boy name meaning “Increase, growth, abundance”.
| Meaning | Increase, growth, abundance |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Arabic |
| Arabic spelling | زيد |
| Pronunciation | ZAYD |
| Arabic root | ز ي د (z-y-d) — to increase, to grow |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Zayd
Zayd is the exact transliteration of the Arabic name meaning increase or abundance. Zayd ibn Ḥāritha was raised in the Prophet's ﷺ household and is the only Companion named in the Quran. Zayd ibn Thābit served as one of the Prophet's scribes and supervised the compilation of the written Quran under Abu Bakr and ʿUthmān.
Is Zayd a Muslim name?
Yes. Zayd is a classic Muslim name, honouring the Companions Zayd ibn Ḥāritha and Zayd ibn Thābit.
Is Zayd in the Quran?
Zayd is named in the Quran: 'So when Zayd had ended his relationship with her...' (Quran 33:37).
Where is the name Zayd used?
Used across the Muslim world; Zayd is the preferred spelling of many English-speaking Muslims.
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 comes from Arabic.
Is Zayd a Muslim name?
Yes. Zayd is a classic Muslim name, honouring the Companions Zayd ibn Ḥāritha and Zayd ibn Thābit.
How do you write Zayd in Arabic?
Zayd is written زيد in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Zayd?
Zayd is pronounced ZAYD.
Is Zayd mentioned in the Quran?
Zayd is named in the Quran: 'So when Zayd had ended his relationship with her...' (Quran 33:37).