Muslim boy name
Zayd: name meaning
زيد
“Growth, abundance”
BoyGender
ArabicOrigin
YesIn the Qur'an
Zayd ibn Harithah, the only Companion named in the Qur'an (33:37).
The Prophet ﷺ encouraged giving children good names with good meanings, and changed names whose meanings were bad. Many families also follow the sunnah of the aqiqah on the seventh day, when the baby is named.
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Questions
What does Zayd mean?
Zayd (زيد) means "Growth, abundance". It is a Arabic name for a boy.
Is Zayd a Muslim name?
Yes. Zayd is used by Muslims around the world. Zayd ibn Harithah, the only Companion named in the Qur'an (33:37).
Is Zayd mentioned in the Qur'an?
Yes. Zayd ibn Harithah, the only Companion named in the Qur'an (33:37).