Zaid
Zaid or Zayd (زيد) is an Arabic masculine ,which means "to prosper". Zaid has other meaning such as "to progress", "to cause others to progress", "growth", and "abundance". The name Zaid or Zayd is not particular to the Muslim community and Islam. The name Zaid or Zayd is of Indian origin, and the definition used can vary among the two cultures. No matter the culture and differences between the two, true devotees of either path in life should understand the true meaning behind the name and conduct themselves by definition of themselves. Viewed as just a name to some, may be viewed as a responsibility to another. The name may refer to:
People
- Zaid Abbas (born 1983), Jordanian basketball player
- Zaid Abdul-Aziz (born 1946), American basketball player
- Zayd Abu Zayd (1195–1270), Almohad political leader
- Zaid Al-Harb (1887–1972), Kuwaiti poet
- Zayd al-Khayr, companion of Muhammad
- Zaid al-Rifai (born 1936), Jordanian politician and prime minister
- Zaid Ashkanani (born 1994), Kuwaiti racing driver
- Zayd bin al-Dathinnah, companion of Muhammad
- Zaid Hamid (born 1964), Pakistani political commentator
- Zayd ibn al-Khattab, companion of Muhammad
- Zayd ibn Ali (695–740), 8th century imam
- Zayd ibn Arqam, companion of Muhammad
- Zayd ibn Harithah (581–629), companion of Muhammad
- Zaid ibn Shaker (1934–2002), Jordanian general, politician and prime minister
- Zayd ibn Suhan (died 656), companion of Muhammad
- Zayd ibn Thabit (610–660), Arab scribe and theologian
- Zaid Ibrahim (born 1951), Malaysian politician
- Zayd Mutee' Dammaj (1943–2000), Yemeni author and politician
- Zaid Orudzhev (born 1932), Russian philosopher
- Zayd Saidov (born 1958), Tajik politician
- Zayd Salih al-Faqih (born 1964), Yemeni writer
- Zaid Shakir (born 1956), American scholar
See also
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