Boy name
Zeyd name meaning
“increase, growth, and development”
Zeyd means increase, growth, and development. It comes from Arabic Zayd, connected with the root expressing increase, and is used as a masculine given name in Türkiye. A concrete historical association is Zayd ibn Haritha, who is mentioned by name in the Quran.
- Gender
- ♂ Boy
- Origin
- Arabic
- Syllables
- 1
- Popularity
- In TÜİK lists
What does Zeyd mean?
Increase, growth, and development
In Turkish: artış, çoğalma ve gelişme
Zeyd is a masculine name expressing increase and growth. Its explicit appearance in the Quran as the name of Zayd ibn Haritha gives it a clear religious and historical association. Zayd ibn Thabit is another well-known Companion with this name; the similar-sounding Zeynep requires a separate etymological explanation.
How popular is Zeyd?
Official figures: TÜİK newborn name lists (2018–2025, the top 30 for Türkiye and each of the 81 provinces every year) and the most common names in the population.
- Province lists
- 17provinces
Where is Zeyd in the top 30?
17 provinces · the latest year each province listed it
Double names with Zeyd
Double names counted as one name in TÜİK newborn lists (all years and provinces combined).
Source: TurkStat (TÜİK), Address-Based Population Registration System. The lists cover the top 30 names per year, sex and province; no official counts are published for less common names. All statistics →
Origin of the name Zeyd
From Arabic Zayd, a name belonging to the z-y-d root, which expresses increase and growth.
| Linguistic origin | Arabic |
|---|---|
| Naming tradition | Islamic |
| In Islamic history | Names found in the Quran, Names of the Companions |
| Is Zeyd in the Quran? | Yes, as a name · زيدا · 33:37Zeyd appears in the Quran as Zayd, the personal name of Zayd ibn Haritha. |
| Starts with | Z · Ze |
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is common says nothing certain about any one person’s background, faith or origin.
Double names with Zeyd
Double-name ideas built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each name.
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Zeyd Elyas
Meaning of each name
- Zeyd: increase, growth, and development
- Elyas: my God is Yahweh
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Muhlis Zeyd
Meaning of each name
- Muhlis: sincere, wholehearted, devoted
- Zeyd: increase, growth, and development
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Zeyd Vehbi
Meaning of each name
- Zeyd: increase, growth, and development
- Vehbi: bestowed as a gift; God-given
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Hatem Zeyd
Meaning of each name
- Hatem: seal; final or completing element
- Zeyd: increase, growth, and development
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Zeyd Şaban
Meaning of each name
- Zeyd: increase, growth, and development
- Şaban: the eighth month of the Islamic calendar
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Münir Zeyd
Meaning of each name
- Münir: giving light; illuminating the surroundings
- Zeyd: increase, growth, and development
Double names found in TÜİK’s newborn lists: Muhammed Zeyd, Zeyd Ali, Aslan Zeyd, Zeyd Aslan, Zeyd Efe, Zeyd Asaf.
How to pronounce Zeyd
| Syllables | 1 · 4 letters · 4-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /zejd/ |
| Ottoman Turkish | زيد |
Is Zeyd a boy’s name?
Yes, Zeyd is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Zeyd appears in TÜİK’s most-used name lists. See the statistics section above (Source: TurkStat, ADNKS).
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Zeyd
- Zeyid♂Increase, growth
- Zeki♂Quick to understand
- Ziya♂Light
- Zeka♂Capacity for understanding, learning and reasoning
- Zen♂Woman
- Zeyat♂An oil producer or oil seller
- Zeydan♂İncrease
- Zeydin♂Adornment of the faith
- Zeyni♂Relating to adornment and beauty
- Ziad♂İncrease, growth, abundance
- Ziyad♂İncrease, growth, abundance
- Zaid♂İncrease
Names with related meanings
- Yusuf♂May God add
- Uras♂Good fortune
- Uraz♂Fortune, good luck
- Bartu♂Wealth, possessions
- Mesut♂Happy, fortunate
- Suat♂Happiness, joy
- Yasir♂One who brings ease
- Servet♂Wealth
- İmran♂Flourishing, prosperity
- Ammar♂One who builds and makes places flourish
- Olcay♂♀Good fortune, luck, auspiciousness
- Efraim♂Associated with fruitfulness and fertility
FAQ about the name Zeyd
What is the meaning of Zeyd?
Zeyd means “increase, growth, and development”. From Arabic Zayd, a name belonging to the z-y-d root, which expresses increase and growth.
Is Zeyd a boy’s name?
Yes, Zeyd is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Zeyd in the Quran?
Yes, as a name. Zeyd appears in the Quran as Zayd, the personal name of Zayd ibn Haritha. (e.g.: 33:37)
What is the origin of the name Zeyd?
Zeyd is of Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Zeyd have?
Zeyd has 1 syllable and 4 letters.
How popular is the name Zeyd?
Zeyd appears in TÜİK’s most-used name lists. See the statistics section above (Source: TurkStat, ADNKS).
What names go well with Zeyd?
Some ideas: Zeyd Elyas; Muhlis Zeyd; Zeyd Vehbi.
Sources and method
Meanings and origins draw on language sources and name dictionaries; popularity figures come from TÜİK’s address-based population register, and notable people from Wikidata.
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