Zaid
Meaning of Zaid
Zaid (pronounced “zayd”) carries Arabic roots that blossom with the meaning “growth” and “abundance,” and he arrives on the tongue as smoothly as a well-pulled Italian espresso. Picture a desert seed watered by spring rain: that is the story of Zaid, a name first celebrated by Zayd ibn Ḥārithah, the loyal companion of the Prophet Muhammad, and still cherished in bustling global cities today. In the United States, Zaid has been quietly climbing the popularity ladder since the 1970s, settling now in the middle ranks—neither shouting for attention nor fading into obscurity, much like a trattoria tucked away on a Roman side street that locals swear by. Parents often choose it for the promise of a life that keeps on expanding, the way olive branches stretch toward the Tuscan sun. With its compact sound, optimistic meaning, and cross-cultural charm, Zaid offers a spirited blend of tradition and modernity, a name ready to grow right alongside the boy who bears it.
Pronunciation
Arabic
- Pronunced as zayd (/zaɪd/)
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Notable People Named Zaid
| Zaid Melikovich Orudzhev is an Azerbaijani-born Russian academic, a doctor of philosophy, and a professor specializing in the history of philosophy, dialectical logic, and sociological methodology. |
| Zaid Shakir is an American Muslim scholar who co-founded Zaytuna College and teaches Arabic, law, history, and Islamic spirituality. |
| Zaid Al-Hussaini is an English-born professional footballer who plays as a winger for Witham Town and has represented Iraq at youth level. |
| Former Kuwaiti racing driver Zaid Ashkanani competed in the 2015 GP3 Series with Campos Racing. |
| Zaid Tahseen Abd Zaid Hantoosh is an Iraqi center back playing for Pakhtakor in the Uzbekistan Super League. |
