Boy name
Zeydan name meaning
“increase; growth”
Zeydan means “increase” or “growth.” It comes from Arabic Zaydān and belongs to the Arabic word family expressing increase and multiplication. In Türkiye, it is used for boys. Its linguistic connection with Zeyd is direct, while a tree putting out new branches provides a concrete image of growth.
What does Zeydan mean?
Increase; growth
In Turkish: artış, çoğalma
Zeydan belongs to an Arabic family of names associated with increase and growth. It is related through its root to Zeyd and Ziyad. The meaning evokes expansion without identifying a particular religious rank or historical individual. The same form can also be encountered as a surname in Turkish.
The ending “-an” is a common final sound rather than a suffix with one shared meaning here. Aslan, Hasan and Yaman have different origins and structures despite their matching endings. More boy names ending in -an →
Origin of the name Zeydan
From Arabic Zaydān, associated with the root z-y-d, expressing increase and growth.
How to pronounce Zeydan
| Syllables | 2 · 6 letters · 6-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| Arabic | زيدان |
Is Zeydan a boy’s name?
Yes, Zeydan is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Zeydan does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 1 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Zeydan
Names with related meanings
- Yusuf♂May God add
- Uras♂Good fortune
- Uraz♂Fortune, good luck
- Bartu♂Wealth, possessions
- Zeyd♂İncrease, growth, and development
- 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
Famous people named Zeydan
- Zeydan Karalar · b. 1958
FAQ about the name Zeydan
What is the meaning of Zeydan?
Zeydan means “increase; growth”. From Arabic Zaydān, associated with the root z-y-d, expressing increase and growth.
Is Zeydan a boy’s name?
Yes, Zeydan is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Zeydan in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Zeydan nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Zeydan?
Zeydan is of Arabic origin.
How many syllables does Zeydan have?
Zeydan has 2 syllables and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Zeydan?
Zeydan does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 1 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Famous people named Zeydan?
Notable people named Zeydan include Zeydan Karalar.
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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