ZED

Zed is a term with multiple meanings across language, culture, and media. In the Latin alphabet, Zed designates the letter Z. It is the conventional name for the letter in British and many Commonwealth English varieties, contrasted with the American pronunciation "zee." The spelling "zed" is also used in those dialects as the written form of the name.

Beyond its use as a letter, Zed functions as a proper name and nickname. It appears in fiction and among real people, where it may be chosen for characters, stage names, or personal names.

In popular culture, Zed has several specific uses. It is the name of a playable character in the video game League of Legends, known as Zed, the Master of Shadows. It is also the title or identifying name for musical acts, including a New Zealand rock band formed in the 1990s that adopted Zed as its name.

Overall, Zed does not have a single fixed meaning; its interpretation depends on context, ranging from orthography of a letter to the name of individuals, characters, and artistic entities.