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Zaid

Zaid is a male given name of Arabic origin. It derives from the Arabic root z-y-d, meaning growth, abundance, or increase. The name is commonly transliterated as Zaid, Zaed, Zayd, or Zayid, with pronunciation variations across languages.

In the Arabic-speaking and wider Muslim world, Zaid is a popular given name for boys. It is

Notable historical bearers include Zayd ibn Harithah, an early companion and adopted son of the Prophet Muhammad,

The name is generally used as a given name; it is rarely used as a surname.

also
used
in
South
Asia
and
other
regions
where
Arabic
or
Islamic
naming
traditions
have
influence.
The
name
is
sometimes
adopted
in
Western
countries
with
alternative
spellings.
and
Zayd
ibn
Thabit,
a
companion
who
served
as
a
scribe
and
contributed
to
the
compilation
of
the
Qur'an.